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Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In that time it shall be said unto Jerusalem, "Fear not," and to Zion, "Let not thine hands be slack,
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.
Holman Bible
“Do not fear;
Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.
International Standard Version
"When all of this happens, it will be told Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid!" and to Zion, "Don't lose courage!"
A Conservative Version
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not, O Zion. Let not thy hands be slack.
American Standard Version
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack.
Amplified
In that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
“Do not be afraid, O Zion;
Do not let your hands fall limp.
Bible in Basic English
In that day it will be said to Jerusalem, Have no fear: O Zion, let not your hands be feeble.
Darby Translation
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear not; Zion, let not thy hands be slack.
Julia Smith Translation
In that day he will say to Jerusalem, Thou shalt not fear: O Zion, thy hands shall not be slack.
King James 2000
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear not: and to Zion, Let not your hands be weak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, "Fear not, O Zion; your hands shall not hang limp.
Modern King James verseion
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear not! Do not let not your hands droop, Zion.
NET Bible
On that day they will say to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion! Your hands must not be paralyzed from panic!
New Heart English Bible
In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, Zion. Do not let your hands be weak."
The Emphasized Bible
In that day, shall it be said - to Jerusalem, Do not fear, - O Zion, Let not thy hands hang down:
Webster
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thy hands be slack.
World English Bible
In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak."
Youngs Literal Translation
In that day it is said to Jerusalem, 'Fear not, O Zion, let not thy hands be feeble.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Zephaniah 3:16
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Context Readings
A Song Of Joy
15 For the LORD hath taken away thy punishment, and turned back thine enemies. The king of Israel, even the LORD himself is with thee: so that thou needest no more to fear any misfortune. 16 In that time it shall be said unto Jerusalem, "Fear not," and to Zion, "Let not thine hands be slack, 17 for the LORD thy God is with thee. It is he that hath power to save: he hath a special pleasure in thee, and a marvelous love toward thee: yea he rejoiceth over thee with gladness."
Cross References
Hebrews 12:12
Stretch forth therefore again the hands which were let down, and the weak knees,
Isaiah 35:3-4
And therefore strengthen the weak hands, and comfort the feeble knees.
Job 4:3
Behold, thou hast been a teacher of many, and hast comforted the weary hands.
Isaiah 40:9
Moreover the voice cried thus, "Go up unto the hill, O Zion, thou that bringest good tidings; lift up thy voice with power, O thou preacher Jerusalem. Lift it up without fear, and say unto the cities of Judah, 'Behold, your God!'
Isaiah 41:10
Be not afraid, for I will be with thee. Look not behind thee, for I will be thy God, to strengthen thee, help thee, and to keep thee with this righthand of mine.
Isaiah 41:13-14
For I, thy LORD and God, will strengthen thy righthand. Even I that say unto thee, 'Fear not,' I will help thee.
Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, the LORD that made thee O Jacob, and he that fashioned thee O Israel, sayeth thus, "Fear not, for I will defend thee. I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine own.
Isaiah 44:2
For thus sayeth the LORD, that made thee, fashioned thee, and helped thee, even from thy mother's womb: Be not afraid, O Jacob my servant, thou righteous, whom I have chosen.
Isaiah 54:4
Fear not, for thou shalt not be confounded. Be not ashamed, for thou shalt not come to confusion. Yea, thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the dishonour of thy widowhood.
Jeremiah 46:27-28
But be not thou afraid, O my servant Jacob; fear not thou, O Israel. For lo, I will help thee from far, and thy seed from the land of thy captivity. Jacob also shall come again, and be in rest: he shall be rich, and no man shall do him harm.
Haggai 2:4-5
Nevertheless be of good cheer, O Zerubbabel, sayeth the LORD; be of good comfort, O Joshua thou son of Jozadak, high priest: take good hearts unto you also, all ye people of the land, sayeth the LORD of Hosts,
Zechariah 8:15
Even so am I determined now in these days, for to do well unto the house of Judah and Jerusalem, therefore fear ye not.
John 12:12
On the morrow much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus should come to Jerusalem,
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not:
Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary of well doing. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore, I desire that ye faint not because of my tribulations which I suffer for your sakes: which is your praise.
Hebrews 12:3-5
Consider therefore how that he endured such speaking against him of sinners, lest ye should be wearied and faint in your minds.
Revelation 2:3
And didst wash thyself, and hast patience: and for my name's sake hast laboured and hast not fainted.