Zephaniah 3:5

God's Word

The righteous Lord is in that city. He does no wrong. He brings his judgment to light every morning. He does not fail. But those who are perverted are shameless.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

It would be unthinkable for you to do such a thing, to treat the innocent and the guilty alike and to kill the innocent with the guilty. That would be unthinkable! Won’t the judge of the whole earth do what is fair?”

Job 34:10

“You people who have understanding, listen to me. It is unthinkable that God would ever do evil or that the Almighty would ever do wicked things.

Job 7:18

⌞What is he⌟ that you should inspect him every morning and examine him every moment?

Job 8:3

Does God distort justice, or does the Almighty distort righteousness?

Psalm 145:17

The Lord is fair in all his ways and faithful in everything he does.

Psalm 37:6

He will make your righteousness shine like a light, your just cause like the noonday sun.

Psalm 92:15

They make it known that the Lord is decent. He is my rock. He is never unfair.

Isaiah 12:6

Shout loudly, and sing with joy, people of Zion! The Holy One of Israel is great. He is among you.”

Isaiah 28:19

Each time it passes by it will take you. It will pass by morning after morning, during the day and during the night. Understanding this message brings only terror.

Isaiah 33:2

O Lord, have pity on us. We wait with hope for you. Be our strength in the morning. Yes, be our savior in times of trouble.

Isaiah 45:21

Speak and present your case. Yes, let them consult one another. Who revealed this in the distant past and predicted it long ago? Wasn’t it I, the Lord? There is no other God except me. There is no other righteous God and Savior besides me.

Isaiah 50:4

The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.

Jeremiah 21:12

descendants of David. This is what the Lord says: Judge fairly every morning. Rescue those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my fury will break out and burn like fire. No one will be able to put it out because of the evil things you have done.

Jeremiah 3:3

So the rain has been withheld, and there have been no spring showers. Yet, you have the shameless look of a prostitute, and you refuse to blush.

Jeremiah 6:15

Are they ashamed when they do disgusting things? No, they’re not ashamed. They don’t even know how to blush. So they will die with those who die. They will be brought down when I punish them,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 8:12

Are they ashamed that they do disgusting things? No, they’re not ashamed. They don’t even know how to blush. So they will die with those who die. They will be brought down when I punish them,’ ” says the Lord.

Lamentations 3:23

It is new every morning. His faithfulness is great.

Ezekiel 18:25

“But you say, ‘The Lord’s way is unfair.’ Listen, nation of Israel, isn’t my way fair? Isn’t it your ways that are unfair?

Ezekiel 48:35

The city will measure about 31,500 feet all the way around. From then on the city’s name will be: The Lord Is There.

Hosea 14:9

Wise people will understand these things. A person with insight will recognize them. The Lord’s ways are right. Righteous people live by them. Rebellious people stumble over them.

Hosea 6:5

That is why I cut ⌞you⌟ down by sending the prophets. I killed you with the words from my mouth. My judgments shined on you like light.

Micah 3:11

Your leaders exchange justice for bribes. Your priests teach for a price. Your prophets tell the future for money. But they rely on the Lord when they say, “After all, the Lord is with us. Nothing bad will happen to us.”

Micah 7:9

I have sinned against the Lord. So I will endure his fury until he takes up my cause and wins my case. He will bring me into the light, and I will see his victory.

Habakkuk 1:3

Why do you make me see wrongdoing? And why do you watch wickedness? Destruction and violence are in front of me. Quarrels and disputes arise.

Zephaniah 2:1

Gather yourselves together! Yes, gather together, you shameless nation,

Zephaniah 3:13

The faithful few in Israel will not do wrong, tell lies, or use their tongues to deceive others. They will graze their sheep and lie down, and there will be no one to terrify them.”

Zephaniah 3:15

The Lord has reversed the judgments against you. He has forced out your enemies. The king of Israel, the Lord, is with you. You will never fear disaster again.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.

Zechariah 2:5

I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the Lord. I will be the glory within it.’

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion! Shout in triumph, people of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you: He is righteous and victorious. He is humble and rides on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.

Luke 12:2

Nothing has been covered that will not be exposed. Whatever is secret will be made known.

Romans 2:5

Since you are stubborn and don’t want to change the way you think and act, you are adding to the anger that God will have against you on that day when God vents his anger. At that time God will reveal that his decisions are fair.

Romans 3:26

He waited so that he could display his approval at the present time. This shows that he is a God of justice, a God who approves of people who believe in Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.

Deuteronomy 23:14

The Lord your God moves around in your camp to protect you and hand your enemies over to you. So your camp must always be holy. This way, the Lord will never see anything offensive among you and turn away from you.

Deuteronomy 32:4

He is a rock. What he does is perfect. All his ways are fair. He is a faithful God, who does no wrong. He is honorable and reliable.

1 Peter 1:17

So if you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth in fear. He is the God who judges all people by what they have done, and he doesn’t play favorites.