I have cut off nations;
their corner towers(A) are destroyed.
I have laid waste their streets,
with no one to pass through.
Their cities lie devastated,
without a person, without an inhabitant.(B)
I said: You will certainly fear me
and accept correction.
Then her dwelling place[a]
would not be cut off
based on all that I had allocated to her.
However, they became more corrupt
in all their actions.
Therefore, wait for me(C)
this is the Lord’s declaration—
until the day I rise up for plunder.[b]
For my decision is to gather nations,
to assemble kingdoms,
in order to pour out my indignation(D) on them,
all my burning anger;
for the whole earth will be consumed
by the fire of my jealousy.(E)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 3:7 LXX, Syr read her eyes
  2. 3:8 LXX, Syr read for a witness; Vg reads up forever

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.50
Save: $17.49 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.50
Save: $17.49 (50%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Grace Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Grace Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $33.49
Save: $11.50 (26%)
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.21
Save: $14.78 (42%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $20.00 (44%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars