Zephaniah 3:3

New International Version

Her officials within her are roaring lions; her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning.

Cross References

Habakkuk 1:8

Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves at dusk. Their cavalry gallops headlong; their horsemen come from afar. They fly like an eagle swooping to devour;

Jeremiah 5:6

Therefore a lion from the forest will attack them, a wolf from the desert will ravage them, a leopard will lie in wait near their towns to tear to pieces any who venture out, for their rebellion is great and their backslidings many.

Ezekiel 22:6

“ ‘See how each of the princes of Israel who are in you uses his power to shed blood.

Jeremiah 22:17

“But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion.”

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.

Proverbs 28:15

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

Isaiah 5:29

Their roar is like that of the lion, they roar like young lions; they growl as they seize their prey and carry it off with no one to rescue.

Jeremiah 34:19

The leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the court officials, the priests and all the people of the land who walked between the pieces of the calf,

Ezekiel 33:26

You rely on your sword, you do detestable things, and each of you defiles his neighbor’s wife. Should you then possess the land?’

Jeremiah 23:11

“Both prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness,” declares the Lord.