Zephaniah 1:7-9

Living Bible

⁷ Stand in silence in the presence of the Lord. For the awesome Day of his Judgment has come; he has prepared a great slaughter of his people and has chosen their executioners.^{[a] 8} “On that Day of Judgment I will punish the leaders and princes of Judah and all others wearing heathen clothing.^{[b] 9} Yes, I will punish those who follow heathen customs and who rob and kill to fill their masters’ homes with evil gain of violence and fraud.