Zephaniah 2:3

God's Word

Search for the Lord, all you humble people in the land who carry out his justice. Search for what is right. Search for humility. Maybe you will find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:22

David answered, “As long as the child was alive, I fasted and cried. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’

Psalm 105:4

Search for the Lord and his strength. Always seek his presence.

Psalm 149:4

because the Lord takes pleasure in his people. He crowns those who are oppressed with victory.

Psalm 22:26

Oppressed people will eat until they are full. Those who look to the Lord will praise him. May you live forever.

Psalm 31:20

You hide them in the secret place of your presence from those who scheme against them. You keep them in a shelter, safe from quarrelsome tongues.

Psalm 45:4

Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.

Psalm 57:1

Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me, because my soul takes refuge in you. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by.

Psalm 76:9

when you rose to judge, O God, when you rose to save every oppressed person on earth. Selah

Psalm 91:1

Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.

Exodus 12:27

you must answer, ‘It’s the Passover sacrifice in the Lord’s honor. The Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he killed the Egyptians.’ ” Then the people knelt, bowing with their faces touching the ground.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.”

Isaiah 11:4

He will judge the poor justly. He will make fair decisions for the humble people on earth. He will strike the earth with a rod from his mouth. He will kill the wicked with the breath from his lips.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Almighty Lord is with me because the Lord has anointed me to deliver good news to humble people. He has sent me to heal those who are brokenhearted, to announce that captives will be set free and prisoners will be released.

Jeremiah 39:18

I will certainly rescue you. You will not die in war. You will escape with your life because you trusted me, declares the Lord.’ ”

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you looking for great things for yourself? Don’t look for them, because I’m going to bring disaster on all people, declares the Lord. But wherever you go I will let you escape with your life.’ ”

Ezekiel 13:5

They haven’t repaired the gaps in the wall or rebuilt the wall for the nation of Israel. So Israel will not be protected in battle on the day of the Lord.

Hosea 10:12

“Break new ground. Plant righteousness, and harvest the fruit that your loyalty will produce for me.” It’s time to seek the Lord! When he comes, he will rain righteousness on you.

Hosea 7:10

Israel, your arrogance testifies against you, but even after all this, you don’t turn to the Lord your God or look to him for help.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? God may reconsider his plans and turn from his burning anger so that we won’t die.”

Zechariah 8:19

This is what the Lord of Armies says: The fast in the fourth month, the fast in the fifth month, the fast in the seventh month, and the fast in the tenth month will become joyful and glad occasions as well as happy festivals for the nation of Judah. So love truth and peace.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are those who are gentle. They will inherit the earth.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

In fact, you are showing love to all the Christians throughout the province of Macedonia. We encourage you as believers to excel in love even more.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

1 Peter 3:4

Rather, beauty is something internal that can’t be destroyed. Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the good will  and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him now and for that eternal day! Amen.