7. I thought, ‘Surely they will have reverence for me now!Surely they will listen to my warnings.Then I won’t need to strike again,destroying their homes.’But no, they get up earlyto continue their evil deeds.
8. Therefore, be patient,” says the lord.“Soon I will stand and accuse these evil nations.For I have decided to gather the kingdoms of the earthand pour out my fiercest anger and fury on them.All the earth will be devouredby the fire of my jealousy.
9. “Then I will purify the speech of all people,so that everyone can worship the lord together.
10. My scattered people who live beyond the rivers of Ethiopiawill come to present their offerings.