Zephaniah 2:3

Good News Translation

Turn to the Lord, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the Lord. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the Lord shows his anger.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:22

“Yes,” David answered, “I did fast and weep while he was still alive. I thought that the Lord might be merciful to me and not let the child die.

Psalm 105:4

Go to the Lord for help; and worship him continually.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord takes pleasure in his people; he honors the humble with victory.

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat as much as they want; those who come to the Lord will praise him. May they prosper forever!

Psalm 31:20

You hide them in the safety of your presence from the plots of others; in a safe shelter you hide them from the insults of their enemies.

Psalm 45:4

Ride on in majesty to victory for the defense of truth and justice! Your strength will win you great victories!

Psalm 57:1

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.

Psalm 76:9

when you rose up to pronounce judgment, to save all the oppressed on earth.

Psalm 91:1

Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,

Exodus 12:27

you will answer, ‘It is the sacrifice of Passover to honor the Lord, because he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. He killed the Egyptians, but spared us.’” The Israelites knelt down and worshiped.

Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and be safe.

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to do right. See that justice is done—help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.”

Isaiah 11:4

he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.

Isaiah 61:1

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Jeremiah 39:18

I will keep you safe, and you will not be put to death. You will escape with your life because you have put your trust in me. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you looking for special treatment for yourself? Don't do it. I am bringing disaster on all people, but you will at least escape with your life, wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Ezekiel 13:5

They don't guard the places where the walls have crumbled, nor do they rebuild the walls, and so Israel cannot be defended when war comes on the day of the Lord.

Hosea 10:12

I said, ‘Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, your Lord, and I will come and pour out blessings upon you.’

Hosea 7:10

The arrogance of the people of Israel cries out against them. In spite of everything that has happened, they have not returned to me, the Lord their God.

Jonah 3:9

Perhaps God will change his mind; perhaps he will stop being angry, and we will not die!”

Zechariah 8:19

“The fasts held in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will become festivals of joy and gladness for the people of Judah. You must love truth and peace.”

Matthew 5:5

“Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, our friends, you learned from us how you should live in order to please God. This is, of course, the way you have been living. And now we beg and urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to do even more.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

And you have, in fact, behaved like this toward all the believers in all of Macedonia. So we beg you, our friends, to do even more.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves and have come to have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.

1 Peter 3:4

Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.

2 Peter 3:18

But continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, now and forever! Amen.