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Zephaniah 2:10

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This is how Moab and Ammon will at last be repaid for their pride-- and for sneering at the nation that belongs to me, the LORD All-Powerful.

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God did not let anyone mistreat our people. Instead he protected us by punishing rulers

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

You are still determined not to let the LORD's people go.

We have heard of Moab's pride. Its people strut and boast, but without reason.

The LORD said: I gave this land to my people Israel, but enemies around it have attacked and robbed it. So I will uproot them from their own countries just as I will uproot Judah from its land.

You claim that your soldiers are strong and brave.

I know about your pride, and how you strut and boast.

Her sins had made her filthy, but she wasn't worried about what could happen. And when Jerusalem fell, it was so tragic. No one gave her comfort when she cried out, "Help! I'm in trouble, LORD! The enemy has won."

You hated Israel so much that you clapped and shouted and celebrated.

That's why I say: "Praise and honor the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud."

You stood there and watched as foreigners entered Jerusalem and took what they wanted. In fact, you were no better than those foreigners.

You live in a mountain fortress, because your pride makes you feel safe from attack, but you are mistaken.

The LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel, said: I've heard Moab and Ammon insult my people and threaten their nation.

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble."




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