8. The Lord said:Just wait for the daywhen I accuse you nations.I have decided on a day,when I will bring togetherevery nation and kingdomand punish them allin my fiery anger.I will become furiousand destroy the earth.
9. I will purify each languageand make those languagesacceptable for praising me.Then, with hearts united,everyone will serveonly me, the Lord.
10. From across the riversof Ethiopia,my scattered people,my true worshippers,will bring offerings to me.
11. When that time comes,you won't rebel against meand be put to shame.I'll do away with thosewho are proud and arrogant.Never will any of themstrut aroundon my holy mountain.
12. But I, the Lord, won't destroyany of your peoplewho are truly humbleand turn to me for safety.
13. The people of Israel who survivewill live rightand refuse to tell lies.They will eat and restwith nothing to fear.
14. Everyone in Jerusalem and Judah,celebrate and shoutwith all your heart!
15. Zion, your punishment is over.The Lord has forced your enemiesto turn and retreat.Your Lord is King of Israeland stands at your side;you don't have to worryabout any more troubles.
16. Jerusalem, the time is coming,when it will be said to you:“Don't be discouragedor grow weak from fear!