Zephaniah 3:9-20 - Final Restoration Promised

⁹ Indeed, then I will return my people to a pure language so that they all may call upon the name of the LORD, serving him with a united will. ¹⁰ "From beyond the rivers of Sudan my worshipers including my dispersed people will present offerings to me. ¹¹ When this happens, you will not be ashamed of your actions by which you sinned against me, because I will remove from among you those who revel in pride. Arrogance will have no place in my holy mountain. ¹² I will keep a humble and gentle people among you, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. ¹³ The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness nor tell lies, nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths, because they will eat and rest, with no one to cause fear."

¹⁴ "Sing aloud, daughter of Zion! Shout out, Israel! Rejoice with all of your heart, daughter of Jerusalem! 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.

¹⁸ I will gather the afflicted from the solemn assembly; those who were with you, who were bearing a burden of disgrace. ¹⁹ "Watch how I deal with everyone who oppresses you! At that time I will rescue the one who is lame, and I will draw to me the one who has been driven away. I will honor them with praise and with a good reputation in every land where they have been put to shame. ²⁰ At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. Indeed, I will give you a good reputation, making you praiseworthy among all of the people of the world, when I restore your prosperity before your eyes," says the LORD.