Zephaniah 3:3 nasb — Her princes within her are roaring lions, Her judges are wolves at evening; They leave nothing for the morning.

NASB

"Her princes within her are roaring lions, Her judges are wolves at evening; They leave nothing for the morning."

— Zephaniah 3:3, NASB

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

1

Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, The tyrannical city!

2

She heeded no voice, She accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the LORD, She did not draw near to her God.

3

Her princes within her are roaring lions, Her judges are wolves at evening; They leave nothing for the morning.

4

Her prophets are reckless, treacherous men; Her priests have profaned the sanctuary. They have done violence to the law.

5

The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He does not fail. But the unjust knows no shame.

6

"I have cut off nations; Their corner towers are in ruins. I have made their streets desolate, With no one passing by; Their cities are laid waste, Without a man, without an inhabitant.

Zephaniah 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:3 say?
Zephaniah 3:3 in the NASB reads: “Her princes within her are roaring lions, Her judges are wolves at evening; They leave nothing for the morning.”
Where is Zephaniah 3:3 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 3.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is traditionally attributed to Zephaniah, a descendant of king Hezekiah. It was written c. 640–625 BC.
What is the book of Zephaniah about?
Zephaniah opens with the most thoroughgoing judgment language in the Minor Prophets — a coming day of the LORD against the whole earth — and ends with the LORD himself singing over his redeemed remnant.
What are the major themes of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah explores themes including Day of the LORD, Judgment, Remnant, Joy, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zephaniah 3:3.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:3 in?
Zephaniah 3:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zephaniah 3:3?
Zephaniah 3:3 reads (NASB): “Her princes within her are roaring lions, Her judges are wolves at evening; They leave nothing for the morning.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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