Zephaniah 3:11

3:11 In that day you will not be ashamed of all your rebelliousness against me,

for then I will remove from your midst those who proudly boast,

and you will never again be arrogant on my holy hill.

Zephaniah 3:16

3:16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem,

“Don’t be afraid, Zion!

Your hands must not be paralyzed from panic!


sn The second person verbs and pronouns are feminine singular, indicating that personified Jerusalem is addressed here.

tn Heb “In that day you not be ashamed because of all your actions, [in] which you rebelled against me.”

tn Heb “the arrogant ones of your pride.”

tn Heb “it will be said.” The passive construction has been translated as active for stylistic reasons.

tn Heb “your hands must not go limp.”