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<poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>She did not listen <i>and</i> heed the voice [of God]; <t><p class="indent1">She accepted no correction. <t><p class="indent1">She did not trust in the LORD [but trusted her own power]; <t><p class="indent1">She did not draw near to her God [but to the pagan gods of Baal or Molech]. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Her officials within her are roaring lions; <t><p class="indent1">Her judges are [as hungry as] the wolves at evening, <t><p class="indent1">They leave nothing for the morning. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Her prophets are reckless and treacherous men; <t><p class="indent1">Her priests have profaned the sanctuary; <t><p class="indent1">They have done violence to the law [by pretending their word is God’s word]. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The LORD is righteous within her; <t><p class="indent1">He will do no injustice. <t><p class="indent1">Every morning He brings His justice to light; <t><p class="indent1">He does not fail. <t><p class="indent1">But the unjust person knows no shame. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>“I [the LORD] have cut off <i>and</i> destroyed nations [as a warning to Judah]; <t><p class="indent1">Their corner towers (battlements) are in ruins. <t><p class="indent1">I have made their streets desolate <t><p class="indent1">So that no one passes by; <t><p class="indent1">Their cities are destroyed <t><p class="indent1">So that there is no man, there is no inhabitant. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>“I said, ‘Most certainly you will [reverently] fear Me; <t><p class="indent1">Accept correction.’ <t><p class="indent1">So Jerusalem’s dwelling will not be cut off <t><p class="indent1"><i>In accordance with</i> all that I have appointed concerning her [punishment], <t><p class="indent1">But they were eager [even rising early] to make all their deeds corrupt. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>“Therefore [you of the godly remnant of Judah, patiently] wait for Me,” declares the LORD, <p class="indent1stline">“[Wait] for the day when I rise up as a witness [against the nations]. <t><p class="indent1">For it is My decision <i>and</i> My right to gather the nations, <t><p class="indent1">To assemble kingdoms, <t><p class="indent1">To pour out on them My indignation, <t><p class="indent1">All [the heat of] My burning anger; <t><p class="indent1">For [in that day] all the earth shall be consumed <t><p class="indent1">By the fire of My zeal. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>“Then I will give to the peoples [clear and pure speech from] purified lips [which reflect their purified hearts], <t><p class="indent1">That all of them may call on the name of the LORD, <t><p class="indent1">To serve Him shoulder to shoulder (united). <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>“From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia <t><p class="indent1">My worshipers, [the descendants of] My dispersed ones, <t><p class="indent1">Will bring My offerings. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>“On that day you [Israel] will feel no shame <t><p class="indent1">Because of all your acts <t><p class="indent1">By which you have rebelled <i>and</i> sinned against Me; <t><p class="indent1">Then I will remove from among you <t><p class="indent1">Your rejoicing ones who delight in their pride; <t><p class="indent1">And you will never again behave arrogantly <t><p class="indent1">On My holy mountain [Mount Zion]. <p class="hdg">A Remnant of Israel</p><poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>“But I will leave among you <t><p class="indent1">A humble and lowly people, <t><p class="indent1">And they will take refuge <i>and</i> trust confidently in the name of the LORD. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>“The remnant of Israel will do no wrong <t><p class="indent1">Nor speak lies, <t><p class="indent1">Nor will a deceitful tongue <t><p class="indent1">Be found in their mouths; <t><p class="indent1">For they will eat and lie down <t><p class="indent1">With no one to make them tremble <i>and</i> feel afraid.” <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Shout for joy, O Daughter of Zion! <t><p class="indent1">Shout <i>in triumph,</i> O Israel! <t><p class="indent1">Rejoice, be in high spirits <i>and</i> glory with all your heart, <t><p class="indent1">O Daughter of Jerusalem [in that day]! <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The LORD has taken away the judgments against you; <t><p class="indent1">He has cleared away your enemies. <t><p class="indent1">The King of Israel, even the LORD [Himself], is in your midst; <t><p class="indent1">You will no longer fear disaster. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: <p class="indent1stline">“Do not be afraid, O Zion; <t><p class="indent1">Do not let your hands fall limp. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>“The LORD your God is in your midst, <t><p class="indent1">A Warrior who saves. <t><p class="indent1">He will rejoice over you with joy; <t><p class="indent1">He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], <t><p class="indent1">He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>“I will gather those [Israelites in captivity] who grieve about the appointed feasts-- <t><p class="indent1">They came from you, [O Zion]; <t><p class="indent1">On whom the reproach [of exile] is a burden. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>“Behold, at that time I am going to deal <t><p class="indent1">With all your oppressors; <t><p class="indent1">I will save the lame <t><p class="indent1">And gather the scattered, <t><p class="indent1">And I will turn their shame into praise and renown <t><p class="indent1">In every land [where they have suffered]. <poetry><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, <t><p class="indent1">Yes, at the time I gather you together; <t><p class="indent1">For I will make you a name and a praise <t><p class="indent1">Among all the peoples of the earth <t><p class="indent1">When I restore your fortunes [and freedom] before your eyes,” <t><p class="indent1">Says the LORD.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Amplified Bible Copyright © 2015<br>by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved <a href="http://www.lockman.org">www.lockman.org</a><br><br><a href="/">Bible Hub</a><br>                                                                                                                                <span class="p"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../zephaniah/2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zephaniah 2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zephaniah 2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../haggai/1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Haggai 1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Haggai 1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchapnoad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>