Before the decree [a]takes effect—
The day passes (A)like chaff—
Before the (B)burning anger of the Lord comes upon you,
Before the (C)day of the Lords anger comes upon you.
(D)Seek the Lord,
All you (E)humble of the [b]earth
Who have practiced His [c]ordinances;
(F)Seek righteousness, seek humility.
Perhaps you will (G)remain hidden
On the day of the Lords anger.

For (H)Gaza will be abandoned,
And Ashkelon will become a desolation;
The inhabitants of (I)Ashdod will be driven out at noon,
And (J)Ekron will be uprooted.

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Footnotes

  1. Zephaniah 2:2 Lit gives birth
  2. Zephaniah 2:3 Or land
  3. Zephaniah 2:3 Or justice

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