Zephaniah 3:9-20

“For then I will change the impure speech of all the people to the pure speech of praise so that all may worship my name together and serve me shoulder to shoulder. From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, my worshipers from distant lands will bring me gifts.” “When that day comes, you will never again be put to shame over your former acts of rebellion. For I will remove from your midst all who are arrogant and who boast in their self-importance. You will never again strut about in pride on my holy mountain. But I will leave a remnant among you: a humble and lowly people who will find their hiding place in the beautiful name of YAHWEH. They will do no wrong and only speak the truth, nor will they use any form of deceit. They will be content like grazing sheep. They will rest, and no one will frighten them.” Go ahead, sing for joy, daughter of Zion. People of Israel, get excited and shout aloud. Rejoice, let blissful praise fill your heart, fair daughter of Jerusalem. YAHWEH has canceled out his judgments against you. He has turned your accuser away. YAHWEH, your King, is here within you, Israel; you have nothing more to fear. On that day, the message for Jerusalem will be: Zion, do not yield to fear. Don’t let your heart be discouraged. YAHWEH, your God, is inside you. He is the Warrior-Savior who takes such delight in you that it will make him leap for joy and shout with great gladness. Yes, he will soothe you with his love. He will sing over you his song of praise. “I will remove the sadness over your appointed feasts, and you will not be ashamed about them again. Behold, at the right time, I will deal with those who mistreat you. I will rescue the weak and regather the scattered ones. I will turn their shame into praise when I restore their honor across the land. On that day, I will be your guide to bring you home; at that time, I will gather you together. You can be sure of this: I will give you a good name, and you will be admired among all the peoples of the earth as I restore your fortunes before your own eyes. I, YAHWEH, have spoken.”