Zephaniah 3:1-4

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The Wickedness of Jerusalem

3 Woe to her that is rebellious and defiled,
    the oppressing city!
²She listens to no voice,
    she accepts no correction.
She does not trust in the Lord,
    she does not draw near to her God.

³Her officials within her
    are roaring lions;
her judges are evening wolves
    that leave nothing till the morning.
⁴Her prophets are wanton,
    faithless men;
her priests profane what is sacred,
    they do violence to the law.

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