Bible Verses

However, the Lord, the Just One, is in her midst; he never commits injustice. Every morning, he declares what must be done, but the unjust do not even feel ashamed.

Her prophets are blabbermouths and treacherous, and her priests defile what is sacred, showing no respect for the law.

Her kings are like roaring lions, her rulers like evening wolves that leave nothing for the next day.

She did not listen to the call or accept correction; she did not trust the Lord, nor did she seek her God.

Judgment of Jerusalem Woe to the rebellious, the defiled, and the city that oppresses!

The cedar has been uprooted! So will be the fate of the once joyful city, which felt secure in its own strength and believed: “I, and there is no one else.” Why has it become a heap of ruins now, where animals seek shelter? Everyone passing by hisses and makes signs with their hand.

He will leave Nineveh in total desolation, as barren as a desert. Herds of all kinds of animals will find refuge there, and even the pelican and heron will dwell amidst the ruins; the owl will hoot from the window, and the raven from the threshold.

The Lord will raise his hand against the north and destroy Assyria completely.

Then, the pagans living on the islands will worship him, each in their own land. “The threat of my sword also hangs over you, Ethiopians.”

The Lord will be firm with them when he holds all the gods of the earth accountable.