NET Bible
"The Prophet Warns the People Bunch yourselves together like straw, you undesirable nation,"
— Zephaniah 2:1, NET Bible
“Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;”
“Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation that hath no shame; ”
“Gather yourselves together, yes, gather together, you nation that has no shame,”
“Assemble yourselves together, be gathered together, O nation not worthy to be loved:”
“Come together, make everyone come together, O nation without shame;”
“Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;”
The Prophet Warns the People Bunch yourselves together like straw, you undesirable nation,
before God’s decree becomes reality and the day of opportunity disappears like windblown chaff, before the LORD’s raging anger overtakes you– before the day of the LORD’s angry judgment overtakes you!
Seek the LORD’s favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the LORD’s angry judgment.
Judgment on Surrounding Nations Indeed, Gaza will be deserted and Ashkelon will become a heap of ruins. Invaders will drive away the people of Ashdod by noon, and Ekron will be overthrown.