Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Zephaniah 3:1-5 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Too bad for that disgusting,corrupt, and lawless city!

2. For ever rebelliousand rejecting correction,Jerusalem refuses to trustor obey the Lord God.

3. Its officials are roaring lions,its judges are wolves;in the evening they attack,by morning nothing is left.

4. Jerusalem's prophets are proudand not to be trusted.The priests have disgracedthe place of worshipand abused God's Law.

5. All who do evil are shameless,but the Lord does rightand is always fair.With the dawn of each day,God brings about justice.