Zephaniah 3

1 Terrible things will [also] happen [to Jerusalem], that city whose people have rebelled [against Yahweh] and who have become unacceptable to him [because of the sins that they have committed]. [They act violently toward others] and they (oppress/treat cruelly) [other people].

¡Grande es el desastre que viene sobre ti, corrupta y rebelde Jerusalén, que oprimes a la gente!

2 [The people there] do not pay attention to people who tell them [the wrong things that they are doing] and [try to] (correct them/cause them to quit doing those things). [The people in Jerusalem] do not trust in Yahweh or draw near to ask help from their God.

Tú no prestas atención a nadie ni aceptas la corrección; no confías en el Señor, ni pides su ayuda.

3 Their leaders are [like] [MET] roaring lions; they are [like] [MET] wolves that [attack other animals] during the evening, [and eat everything that they kill], with the result that the next morning there is nothing left [of those animals to eat].

Tus líderes son codiciosos como leones rugientes. Tus jueces son como lobos hambrientos que no dejan para el día siguiente.

4 The prophets in Jerusalem are proud, [and they give messages that are] not to be trusted. Their priests cause the temple to be unholy by doing things that are opposed to the laws [of Moses].

Tus profetas son hombres arrogantes y mentirosos que corrompen lo sagrado, y quebrantan abiertamente la ley.

5 But Yahweh is [also] in the city; and he never does what is wrong. He treats people justly/fairly; he does that every day, but wicked people are never ashamed [about their doing what is wrong].

Pero el Señor que hace justiciar aún está entre ustedes, y no hará mal. Cada mañana emite su juicio, y cada día sin falta. Pero los que actúan injustamente no tienen vergüenza.

6 [Yahweh says this]: “I have destroyed [many] nations; I have destroyed their strong/high city walls and towers. [Now] I have caused the streets in those cities to be completely deserted [DOU]; the cities are ruined. There are no people [still alive] in the cities; they are all dead [LIT].

Yo he destruido naciones. Sus castillos están abandonados, sus calles vacías, y sus ciudades destruidas. No hay en ellas sobrevivientes. No siquiera uno.

7 [So] I thought [to myself], ‘[Because of what I have done to those other nations], surely the people [of Jerusalem] will revere me [now], and they will accept (my correcting them/my telling them to quit doing what is wrong). [If they do that, I] will not destroy their houses; I will not punish them like I said that I would do.’ But [in spite of knowing how I punished those other nations], they were still eager to get up early each morning and continue to do evil things.

Me dije a mi mismo: “De seguro ellos me respetarán y aceptarán mi correción. Entonces su hogares no serán destruidos para enseñarles la lección”. Pero por el contrario persistes en tu deseo de hacer el mal.

8 Therefore I, Yahweh, say, ‘Wait for the day in which I will testify [in court about your evil things].’ I have decided to gather the people of the kingdoms [of the earth] [DOU] and cause them to know that I am very angry with them. All [over] the earth I will punish and destroy people; my being angry with them because I (am jealous/want people to worship no other god) is [like] [MET] a (raging/very hot) fire.

Solo espera, declara el Señor. Viene el día en que me levantaré para mostrar la evidencia. Porque he decidido juntar a todas las naciones y a los reyes para derramar mi ira sobre ellos, así como mi furia y mi enojo. Toda la tierra será consumida con el fuego del celo de mi ira.

9 When that happens, I will cause [all] people [MTY] to be changed and enable them to speak [only] what is (pure/pleasing to me), in order that everyone can worship me [MTY] and unitedly/together serve me [MTY].

Porque entonces haré que las naciones hablen con pureza, para que puedan orar y adorar juntas al Señor.

10 [Then] my people who [were forced to go to other countries], those who live along the upper part of the [Nile] River in Ethiopia will come to me and bring offerings to me.

Desde lejos los ríos de Etiopía, mi pueblo esparcido, mis adoradores, vendrán a traerme sus ofrendas.

11 At that time, you [people in Jerusalem] will no [longer] be ashamed [about what has happened to you], because you no longer will be rebelling against me. I will get rid of all the people among you who are very proud [DOU]. No one on [Zion], my holy hill, will [strut around] proudly.

Ese día no serás avergonzado por lo que hiciste al rebelarte contra mi, porque yo quitaré de entre tu pueblo a los orgullosos y jactanciosos. Nunca más mostrarás orgullo en mi monte santo.

12 Those who are still alive in Israel will be poor and humble; they will be people who trust in me [MTY].

Dejaré entre tu pueblo a los mansos y humildes, a los que confían en el nombre del Señor.

13 Those people who are still alive [there] in Israel will not do [things that are] wrong; they will not tell lies or deceive [MTY] people. They will eat and sleep [safely], [because] no one will cause them to be afraid.”

El pueblo de Israel que queda no actuará con maldad, ni hablará con mentira. No se engañarán unos a otros. Podrán comer en paz y dormir seguros, porque no tendrán ningún temor.

14 You people who live in Jerusalem [DOU] and [other places in] Israel, sing and shout loudly! Be glad, and rejoice [DOU] greatly,

¡Canta, Jerusalén! ¡Grita Israel! ¡Alégrate y celebra con todo tu corazón, Jerusalén!

15 [because] Yahweh will stop punishing [MTY] you, and he will send away from you [the armies of] your enemies! And Yahweh [himself], the king of [us] Israeli people, will live among us, and never again will we be afraid that [others will] harm us.

Porque el Señor se ha arrepentido de castigarte, y ha enviado lejos a tus enemigos. El Señor, el rey de Israel está contigo y nunca más tendrás que temer al desastre.

16 At that time, [other people] will say to us people of Jerusalem, “[You people of] [APO] Jerusalem, do not be afraid; do not become afraid or discouraged,

Ese día, el mensaje al pueblo de Jerusalén será: “¡No temas, ni te desanimes!”

17 [because] Yahweh your God is [living] among you. He is mighty, and he will rescue/save you. He will be very happy with you; because he loves you, he will cause you to not be afraid; he will sing loudly to rejoice over you.”

El Señor tu Dios está en medio de ustedes como un poderoso guerrero que te salvas. Se alegrará en ti. Renovará su amor por ti. Cantará fuertemente celebrando tu existencia.

18 [Yahweh says, ] “You people were sad and ashamed because [you were unable to attend] your religious festivals; but I will cause you to no longer be disgraced.

Yo reuniré a los que lloran por las fiestas religiosas, y nunca más tendrán que soportar la vergüenza.

19 Truly, I will [severely] punish all those who (oppressed you/caused you to suffer). I will rescue those who are helpless and those who were forced to go to other countries. I will enable them to be praised and honored in every country to which they were (exiled/forced to go), places where they were disgraced.

¡Miren lo que haré! En ese tiempo me encargaré de los que te han oprimido. Salvaré a los indefensos y traeré de regreso a los que estaban dispersos. Convertiré su vergüenza en alabanza, y todo el mundo los respetará.

20 At that time, I will gather you together and bring you [back] home [to Israel]. I will cause you to (have a good reputation/be honored) and be [greatly] praised among all the nations of the earth. You [MTY] will see me causing you to prosper again. [That will surely happen because I, ] Yahweh, have said it.”

En ese tiempo, los traeré a casa, y los reuniré. Les daré una buena reputación, y serán alabados por todos los pueblos de la tierra, cuando yo restaure tu posición ante tus propios ojos, dice el Señor.