Zephaniah 3:12 net — I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the LORD’s presence.

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"I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the LORD’s presence."

— Zephaniah 3:12, NET Bible

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

9

Know for sure that I will then enable the nations to give me acceptable praise. All of them will invoke the LORD’s name when they pray, and will worship him in unison.

10

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, those who pray to me, my dispersed people, will bring me tribute.

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.

12

I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the LORD’s presence.

13

The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouths. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them.”

14

Shout for joy, Daughter Zion! Shout out, Israel! Be happy and boast with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!

15

The LORD has removed the judgment against you; he has turned back your enemy. Israel’s king, the LORD, is in your midst! You no longer need to fear disaster.

Zephaniah 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:12 say?
Zephaniah 3:12 in the NET Bible reads: “I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the LORD’s presence.”
Where is Zephaniah 3:12 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is traditionally attributed to Zephaniah, a descendant of king Hezekiah. It was written c. 640–625 BC.
What is the book of Zephaniah about?
Zephaniah opens with the most thoroughgoing judgment language in the Minor Prophets — a coming day of the LORD against the whole earth — and ends with the LORD himself singing over his redeemed remnant.
What are the major themes of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah explores themes including Day of the LORD, Judgment, Remnant, Joy, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zephaniah 3:12.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:12 in?
Zephaniah 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zephaniah 3:12?
Zephaniah 3:12 reads (NET): “I will leave in your midst a humble and meek group of people, and they will find safety in the LORD’s presence.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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