Zephaniah 3:13 bbe — The rest of Israel will do no evil and say no false words; the tongue of deceit will not be seen in their mouth: for th…

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"The rest of Israel will do no evil and say no false words; the tongue of deceit will not be seen in their mouth: for they will take their food and their rest, and no one will be a cause of fear to them."

— Zephaniah 3:13, Bible in Basic English

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

10

From over the rivers of Ethiopia, and from the sides of the north, they will come to me with an offering.

11

In that day you will have no shame on account of all the things in which you did evil against me: for then I will take away from among you those who were lifted up in pride, and you will no longer be lifted up with pride in my holy mountain.

12

But I will still have among you a quiet and poor people, and they will put their faith in the name of the Lord.

13

The rest of Israel will do no evil and say no false words; the tongue of deceit will not be seen in their mouth: for they will take their food and their rest, and no one will be a cause of fear to them.

14

Make melody, O daughter of Zion; give a loud cry, O Israel; be glad and let your heart be full of joy, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15

The Lord has taken away those who were judging you, he has sent your haters far away: the King of Israel, even the Lord, is among you: you will have no more fear of evil.

16

In that day it will be said to Jerusalem, Have no fear: O Zion, let not your hands be feeble.

Zephaniah 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:13 say?
Zephaniah 3:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The rest of Israel will do no evil and say no false words; the tongue of deceit will not be seen in their mouth: for they will take their food and their rest, and no one will be a cause of fear to them.”
Where is Zephaniah 3:13 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:13 in?
Zephaniah 3:13 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 3:13?
Zephaniah 3:13 reads (BBE): “The rest of Israel will do no evil and say no false words; the tongue of deceit will not be seen in their mouth: for they will take their food and their rest, and no one will be a cause of fear to them.” 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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