Verse Comparison: Zephaniah 3:18
American Standard Version
I will gather them that sorrow for the solemn assembly, who were of thee; `to whom' the burden upon her was a reproach.
Amplified® Bible
I will gather those belonging to you [those Israelites in captivity] who yearn {and} grieve for the solemn assembly [and the festivals], on whom [their exile and inability to attend services at Jerusalem have brought derision and] the reproach of it is a burden.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD has promised: Your sorrow has ended, and you can celebrate.
Darby English Version
I will gather them that sorrow for the solemn assemblies, who were of thee: the reproach of it was a burden [unto them].
Good News Bible
as joyful as people at a festival." The LORD says, "I have ended the threat of doom and taken away your disgrace.
King James Version
I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.
New American Standard Bible
"I will gather those who grieve about the appointed feasts-- They came from you, {O Zion;} {The} reproach {of exile} is a burden on them.
New International Version
"The sorrows for the appointed feasts
I will remove from you;
they are a burden and a reproach to you.
New King James Version
“ I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly,
Who are among you,
To whom its reproach is a burden.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I will gather those who grieve about the appointed feasts-- They came from you, O Zion; The reproach of exile has become a burden on them.
Revised Standard Version
as on a day of festival. "I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it.
Young's Literal Translation
Mine afflicted from the appointed place I have gathered, from thee they have been, Bearing for her sake reproach.