Zephaniah 2:1-5 ▼

1 Gather yourselves, gather together, O shameful nation,

2 before the decree takes effect \is given birth/ and the day passes like chaff, before the burning anger of the LORD {YHWH} comes upon you⁺, before the Day of the LORD’s anger comes upon you⁺.

3 Seek the LORD {YHWH}, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you⁺ will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.

4 For Gaza (the strong) will be abandoned, and Ashkelon (the fire of infamy) left in ruins. Ashdod (powerful) will be driven out at noon, and Ekron (torn up by the roots) will be uprooted.

5 Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites (executioners)! The word of the LORD {YHWH} is against you⁺, O Canaan (lowland), land of the Philistines (immigrants): “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.”