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Zephaniah 3

Jerusalem is condemned as filthy, oppressive, and resistant to correction; its princes, judges, prophets, and priests have all failed. Yet the righteous LORD remains in her midst. After judgment on the nations, the chapter turns decisively toward hope: purified peoples call on the LORD, a humble remnant rests without fear, and the LORD Himself rejoices over restored Zion with joy and singing.

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Verses 1–5Jerusalem is condemned for oppression and corrupt rulers, prophets, and priests, while the just LORD remains righteous in her midst Verses 6–8Past judgments did not bring correction, so the LORD declares that nations will be gathered for his indignation Verses 9–13The LORD promises a purified people and a humble remnant that trusts in his name and dwells without fear Verses 14–17Zion is called to rejoice because the LORD removes judgment, defeats the enemy, dwells in the midst, saves, and rejoices over his people Verses 18–20The LORD promises to gather the sorrowful and scattered, undo affliction, restore his people, and give them praise among the nations

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1Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the…2She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she…3Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are…4Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have…5The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will…6I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate;…7I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive…8Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the…9For then will I turn to the people a pure…10From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the…11In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all…12I will also leave in the midst of thee an…13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak…14Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad…15The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast…16In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear…17The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is…18I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn…19Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict…20At that time will I bring you again, even in…