Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:9:

• Kupsabiny: “On that day I shall cleanse the heads of all people so that every person shall worship me and work for me with one stomach.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “‘At that time I will make pure the lips of the people of the nation,
  so that they will all take on the name of the LORD,
  and to serve one mind for Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “And then I will-renew the people so-that all of them will-take-refuge in me and will-be-one in serving me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “When that happens, I will cause all people to be changed
  and enable them to speak only what is pure/pleasing to me,
  in order that everyone can worship me
  and unitedly/together serve me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:10:

• Kupsabiny: “My people who got scattered beyond the rivers of Cush shall bring me sacrifices of food that are given (freely).” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “My worshipers from across the rivers of country Cush,
  My people who are scattered,
  will bring offerings to Me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “My people who had-scattered beyond the river Etiopia will-bring to me offerings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “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.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:11:

• Kupsabiny: “The people of Jerusalem shall not be shamed on that day even though they have rebelled against me. I shall remove every person who boasts and is a rebel. Never again shall (they) rebel against me on my holy mountain.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “On that day, you will not be ashamed of
  all your evil deeds against me,
  because of I will remove from the midst of this city those
  who rejoice in their pride.
  You will never again be arrogant
  on my holy hill.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘ ‘On that day that I will-punish, you (plur.) who come-from-Jerusalem will- not- be-put-to-shame of all the sins which you (plur.) have-done to me. For I will-take-away from you (plur.) the people who (are) proud and arrogant/[lit. high-thinking]. And you (plur.) no-longer boast again there in my holy mountain.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “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.
  No one on Zion, my holy hill, will strut around proudly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:12:

• Kupsabiny: “I shall leave behind there in Jerusalem people who are gentle/kind and humble themselves, those who trust in me, God.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But I will leave among you
  the humble and meek,
  the remnant of Israel
  who trust in the name of the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But I will-leave-in Jerusalem (some) people who (are) poor and lowly, who will-ask for-help from me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Those who are still alive in Israel will be poor and humble;
  they will be people who trust in me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:13:

• Kupsabiny: “Never shall the people of Israel who are left do anything bad. They shall not speak lies or be deceiving. (They) shall live in peace/harmony and no one shall threaten (them).’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The remnant of Israel
  will make no mistake.
  They shall not lie,
  nor shall deceit be found in their mouth.
  They will eat and lie down in safety,
  and no one will make them afraid.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “These they who (are the) remaining Israelinhon will- not -do bad; they will- not -lie or cheat/deceive. They will-eat and sleep without being-afraid-of-(anything).’ ’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Those people who are still alive there in Israel will not do things that are wrong;
  they will not tell lies or deceive people.
  They will eat and sleep safely,
  because no one will cause them to be afraid.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:14:

• Kupsabiny: “Sing, oh, daughter of Zion.
  Sing loudly oh, Israel.
  Rejoice and be happy with all your stomach,
  oh, daughter of Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “O my daughter Zion, sing!
  O Israel, shout aloud! Rejoice,
  O my daughter Jerusalem,
  Be glad and rejoice with all your heart!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Zefanias said, ‘You (plur.) residents of Israel, you (plur.) rejoice! You (plur.) rejoice residents of Zion, the city of Jerusalem, you (plur.) sing and rejoice with all your (plur.) heart!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “You people who live in Jerusalem and other places in Israel,
  sing and shout loudly!
  Be glad, and rejoice greatly,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:15:

• Kupsabiny: “God has removed those people who wanted to punish you.
  He has chased away your enemies.
  You (plur.) are together with the God of Israel
  Never again are you to fear disaster.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The LORD has turned away the punishment against you,
  he has turned back your enemies.
  The LORD the King of Israel is with you.
  Now you never again will you fear any harm.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “For the LORD will- no-longer -punish you (plur.). He will-drive-away your (plur.)enemies. The LORD, the King of Israel (is) with you (plur.), therefore you (plur.) (will) no-longer (have) fear of disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “because Yahweh will stop punishing 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.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Zephaniah 3:16:

• Kupsabiny: “On that day it will be said to Jerusalem,
  ‘Be strong, oh, Zion, do not be afraid.
  Please, do not be afraid.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “On that day
  they will say to Jerusalem,
  ‘Do not fear, O Zion;
  Do not let your hands weak” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “‘On that day the people will-say to you (plur.) who come-from-Jerusalem, ‘Residents of Zion, you (plur.) do- not -be- afraid; you (plur.) do- not -be-discouraged/[lit. be-weak].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “At that time, other people will say to us people of Jerusalem,
  ‘You people of Jerusalem, do not be afraid;
  do not become afraid or discouraged,” (Source: Translation for Translators)