Scripture Readings

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Zephaniah 3:14-19 (Vespers, 2nd reading)

14
Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!
15
The Lord has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more.
16
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak.
17
The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
18
“I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly, Who are among you, To whom its reproach is a burden.
19
Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, And gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame In every land where they were put to shame.