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Zephaniah 3:8

Zephaniah chapter 3 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Therefore wait ye for me, saith Jehovah, until the day that I rise up to the prey; for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger; for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Therefore wait ye for me, saith Jehovah, until the day that I rise up to the prey; for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger; for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Context

v.7I said, Only fear thou me; receive correction; so her dwelling shall not be cut off, according to all that I have appointed concerning her: but they rose early and corrupted all their doings.

v.8This passage

v.9For then will I turn to the peoples of a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Micah 4:11

    And now many nations are assembled against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye see our desire upon Zion.

  • Psalms 62:1

    My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.

  • Psalms 27:14

    Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.

  • Joel 3:2

    I will gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will execute judgment upon them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations: and they have parted my land,

  • Psalms 130:5

    I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.

  • Micah 7:7

    But as for me, I will look unto Jehovah; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.