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<A name="3"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>She heeded no voice; <p class="indent2"> she accepted no correction. <p class="indent1"> She does not trust in the LORD; <p class="indent2"> she has not drawn near to her God. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Her princes are roaring lions; <p class="indent2"> her judges are evening wolves, <p class="indent2"> leaving nothing for the morning. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Her prophets are reckless, <p class="indent2"> faithless men. <p class="indent1"> Her priests profane the sanctuary; <p class="indent2"> they do violence to the law. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The LORD within her is righteous; <p class="indent2"> He does no wrong. <p class="indent1"> He applies His justice morning by morning; <p class="indent2"> He does not fail at dawn, <p class="indent2"> yet the unjust know no shame. <A name="7"></a><p class="hdg">Purification of the Nations<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>“I have cut off the nations; <p class="indent2"> their corner towers are destroyed. <p class="indent1"> I have made their streets deserted <p class="indent2"> with no one to pass through. <p class="indent1"> Their cities are laid waste, <p class="indent2"> with no man, no inhabitant. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>I said, ‘Surely you will fear Me <p class="indent2"> and accept correction.’ <p class="indent1"> Then her dwelling place would not be cut off <p class="indent2"> despite all for which I punished her. <p class="indent1"> But they rose early <p class="indent2"> to corrupt all their deeds. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Therefore wait for Me,” <p class="indent2"> declares the LORD, <p class="indent1">“until the day <p class="indent2"> I rise to testify.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> <p class="indent1"> For My decision is to gather nations, <p class="indent2"> to assemble kingdoms, <p class="indent1"> to pour out upon them My indignation—<p class="indent2"> all My burning anger. <p class="indent1"> For all the earth will be consumed <p class="indent2"> by the fire of My jealousy. <A name="10"></a><p class="hdg">A Faithful Remnant<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>For then I will restore <p class="indent2"> pure lips to the peoples, <p class="indent1"> that all may call upon the name of the LORD <p class="indent2"> and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>From beyond the rivers of Cush<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <p class="indent2"> My worshipers, My scattered people, <p class="indent2"> will bring Me an offering. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>On that day you will not be put to shame <p class="indent2"> for any of the deeds <p class="indent2"> by which you have transgressed against Me. <p class="indent1"> For then I will remove from among you <p class="indent2"> those who rejoice in their pride, <p class="indent1"> and you will never again be haughty <p class="indent2"> on My holy mountain. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, <p class="indent2"> and they will trust in the name of the LORD. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The remnant of Israel <p class="indent2"> will no longer do wrong or speak lies, <p class="indent1"> nor will a deceitful tongue <p class="indent2"> be found in their mouths. <p class="indent1"> But they will feed and lie down, <p class="indent2"> with no one to make them tremble.” <A name="15"></a><p class="hdg">Israel’s Restoration<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; <p class="indent2"> shout aloud, O Israel! <p class="indent1"> Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, <p class="indent2"> O Daughter of Jerusalem! <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The LORD has taken away your punishment; <p class="indent2"> He has turned back your enemy. <p class="indent1"> Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; <p class="indent2"> no longer will you fear any harm. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>On that day they will say to Jerusalem: <p class="indent2">“Do not fear, O Zion; <p class="indent2"> do not let your hands fall limp. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The LORD your God is among you; <p class="indent2"> He is mighty to save. <p class="indent1"> He will rejoice over you with gladness; <p class="indent2"> He will quiet you with His love;<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> <p class="indent2"> He will rejoice over you with singing.” <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>“I will gather those among you who grieve <p class="indent2"> over the appointed feasts, <p class="indent2"> so that you will no longer suffer reproach. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Behold, at that time, <p class="indent2"> I will deal with all who afflict you. <p class="indent1"> I will save the lame <p class="indent2"> and gather the scattered; <p class="indent1"> and I will appoint praise and fame <p class="indent2"> for the disgraced throughout the earth. <p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>At that time I will bring you in; <p class="indent2"> yes, at that time I will gather you. <p class="indent1"> For I will give you fame and praise <p class="indent2"> among all the peoples of the earth <p class="indent1"> when I restore your captives<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">d</a></span> <p class="indent2"> before your very eyes,” <p class="selah"> says the LORD.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">8</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> LXX and Syriac; Hebrew <i>rise up to plunder</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><span class="fnverse">10</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> That is, the upper Nile region<br><span class="fnverse">17</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Or <i>He will be silent in His love</i><span class="thin"> </span>; LXX and Syriac <i>He will renew you with His love</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><span class="fnverse">20</span> <span class="footnotesbot">d</span> Or <i>your fortunes</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Berean Bible (<a href=http://berean.bible>www.Berean.Bible</a>) <a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Study Bible (BSB)</a> © 2016, 2020 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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