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Zephaniah 3:9-20 (CEV)

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⁹ I will purify each language and make those languages acceptable for praising me. Then, with hearts united, everyone will serve only me, the LORD. ¹⁰ From across the rivers of Ethiopia, my scattered people, my true worshipers, will bring offerings to me. ¹¹ When that time comes, you won't rebel against me and be put to shame. I'll do away with those who are proud and arrogant. Never will any of them strut around on my holy mountain. ¹² But I, the LORD, won't destroy any of your people who are truly humble and turn to me for safety. ¹³ The people of Israel who survive will live right and refuse to tell lies. They will eat and rest with nothing to fear. ¹⁴ Everyone in Jerusalem and Judah, celebrate and shout with all your heart! ¹⁵ Zion, your punishment is over. The LORD has forced your enemies to turn and retreat. Your LORD is King of Israel and stands at your side; you don't have to worry about any more troubles. ¹⁶ Jerusalem, the time is coming, when it will be said to you: "Don't be discouraged or grow weak from fear! ¹⁷ The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love." ¹⁸ The LORD has promised: Your sorrow has ended, and you can celebrate. ¹⁹ I will punish those who mistreat you. I will bring together the lame and the outcasts, then they will be praised, instead of despised, in every country on earth. ²⁰ I will lead you home, and with your own eyes you will see me bless you with all you once owned. Then you will be famous everywhere on this earth. I, the LORD, have spoken!

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 17) Prayer of the Righeous - Singing to Me (2012-10-20)
(v. 17) God Won't Give You Up (2015-07-13)

Definition(s):
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace