Zephaniah 3:1-4 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. Woe to the city that is rebellious and defiled, the oppressive city!

2. She has not obeyed; she has not accepted discipline. She has not trusted in Yahweh;she has not drawn near to her God.

3. The princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are wolves of the night, which leave nothing for the morning.

4. Her prophets are reckless —treacherous men.Her priests profane the sanctuary;they do violence to instruction.

Zephaniah 3