3:15 The Lord has removed the judgment against you; 1
he has turned back your enemy.
Israel’s king, the Lord, is in your midst!
You no longer need to fear disaster.
3:16 On that day they will say 2 to Jerusalem,
“Don’t be afraid, Zion!
Your hands must not be paralyzed from panic! 3
3:17 The Lord your God is in your midst;
he is a warrior who can deliver.
He takes great delight in you; 4
he renews you by his love; 5
he shouts for joy over you.” 6
3:18 “As for those who grieve because they cannot attend the festivals –
I took them away from you;
they became tribute and were a source of shame to you. 7
3:19 Look, at that time I will deal with those who mistreated you.
I will rescue the lame sheep 8
and gather together the scattered sheep.
I will take away their humiliation
and make the whole earth admire and respect them. 9
3:20 At that time I will lead you –
at the time I gather you together. 10
Be sure of this! 11 I will make all the nations of the earth respect and admire you 12
when you see me restore you,” 13 says the Lord.