Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"When all of this happens, it will be told Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid!" and to Zion, "Don't lose courage!"
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.
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In that time it shall be said unto Jerusalem, "Fear not," and to Zion, "Let not thine hands be slack,
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 The LORD has acquitted you; turning back your adversaries. Israel's king, the LORD, is among you; you will not fear disaster anymore. 16 "When all of this happens, it will be told Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid!" and to Zion, "Don't lose courage!" 17 The LORD your God among you is powerful he will save and he will take joyful delight in you. In his love he will renew you with his love; he will celebrate with singing because of you.
Cross References
Hebrews 12:12
Therefore, strengthen your tired arms and your weak knees,
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the feeble hands, and support the stumbling knees.
Job 4:3
Look! You've admonished many people, and you've strengthened feeble hands.
Isaiah 40:9
"Climb up a high mountain, you messenger of good news to Zion! Lift up your voice with strength, you messenger to Jerusalem! Lift it up! Don't be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!'
Isaiah 41:10
Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."
Isaiah 41:13-14
"For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, "Don't be afraid. I'll help you.
Isaiah 43:1-2
But now this is what the LORD says, the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel: "Do not be afraid, because I've redeemed you. I've called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 44:2
This what the LORD says, the one who made you, formed you from the womb, and who will help you: "Don't be afraid, Jacob my servant, and Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
Isaiah 54:4
"Don't be afraid, because you won't be ashamed; don't fear shame, for you won't be humiliated because you will forget the disgrace of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.
Jeremiah 46:27-28
"As for you, my servant Jacob, don't be afraid, and Israel, don't be dismayed. For I'll deliver you from a distant place, and your descendants from the land of their captivity. Jacob will return. He will be undisturbed and secure, and no one will cause him to fear.
Haggai 2:4-5
Now be strong, Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD, "and be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD. "Go to work, because I am with you,' declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Zechariah 8:15
so I have decided at this time to do good things for Jerusalem and for the house of Judah. So stop being afraid.
John 12:12
The next day, the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming into Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.
Galatians 6:9
Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Ephesians 3:13
So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.
Hebrews 12:3-5
Think about the one who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you may not become tired and give up.
Revelation 2:3
You have endured and suffered because of my name, yet you have not grown weary.