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Zephaniah 3:16

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KJV ORIGINAL

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When that day comes, here's what Jerusalem will hear: 'Don't be afraid.' And to Zion: 'Don't let your hands go limp — keep going strong.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's telling his people to drop the fear and keep their hands busy because better days are coming.

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And he will flee to his fortress out of fear, and his commanders will be terrified of the battle flag, says the LORD, whose fire burns in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

You who bring good news to Zion, climb up on a high mountain! You who bring good news to Jerusalem, shout out with a strong voice! Raise your voice high and don't be afraid! Tell all the cities of Judah, 'Look, here is your God!'

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