Zephaniah 3:3-5

GOD’S WORD Translation

³ Its officials are ⌞like⌟ roaring lions.
Its judges are ⌞like⌟ wolves in the evening.
They leave nothing to gnaw on for the morning.
⁴ Its prophets are reckless and unfaithful.
Its priests contaminate what is holy.
They violate the teachings.
⁵ The righteous Lord is in that city.
He does no wrong.
He brings his judgment to light every morning.
He does not fail.
But those who are perverted are shameless.