Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.
He confirms here what I have referred to in the last verse that God would overcome all obstacles, when his purpose was to restore his people. On this the Prophet, as we have said, dwells, that the Jews might in their exile sustain themselves with the hope of deliverance.
Remove the sin and the sorrow follows of itself; when the cause falls away, the effect cannot stand. Those who reform have solid ground to rejoice, for God's promises applied by faith fill the saints with joy and peace in believing. Cast off every discouragement: fear not the worst, lift up your hands, and pluck up your spirits.
AI summary
Commenting on Zephaniah 3:14-20
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee Or, "I will do" F23; their business for them; "slay" them, as the Vulgate Latin version; and make an entire destruction of them, as the Targum; bring them to utter ruin.