Zephaniah 1:9-11

The Voice

⁹    On that day, I will punish those who jump temple thresholds fearing pagan demons,
        those who exchange true religion for silly superstition,
    And those who use violence and betrayal to steal from others
        in order to make themselves and their king rich.

¹⁰    On that day, you will hear cries from all over the city of Jerusalem—
        first a cry for help from the fish gate on the north side of the city,
    Then a wailing cry from the newly-built Second Quarter.
        Then crash! Stones are falling, breaking;
    Sounds of destruction are coming from the suburban hills.
¹¹    Cry out, those of you living in the bottom of Jerusalem’s southern hollow,
        because I will stop all the traveling merchants.
    Everyone with pockets full of money will be cut off.