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Zephaniah 3:8

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Translations

Zephaniah 3:8 - Amplified Bible

Therefore [earnestly] wait for Me, says the Lord, [waiting] for the day when I rise up to the attack [as a witness, accuser, or judge, and a testimony]. For My decision {and} determination {and} right it is to gather the nations together, to assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them My indignation, even all [the heat of] My fierce anger; for [in that day] all the earth shall be consumed with the fire of My zeal {and} jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:8 - American Standard Version

Therefore wait ye for me, saith Jehovah, until the day that I rise up to the prey; for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger; for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:8 - Bible in Basic English

For this reason, go on waiting for me, says the Lord, till the day when I come up as a witness: for my purpose is to send for the nations and to get the kingdoms together, so that I may let loose on them my passion, even all my burning wrath: for all the earth will be burned up in the fire of my bitter passion.

Zephaniah 3:8 - Darby Bible

Therefore wait ye for me, saith Jehovah, until the day that I rise up to the prey; for my determination is to assemble the nations, that I may gather the kingdoms together, to pour upon them mine indignation, -- all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:8 - English Standard Version

"Therefore wait for me," declares the Lord, "for the day when I rise up to seize the prey. For my decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them my indignation, all my burning anger; for in the fire of my jealousy all the earth shall be consumed.

Zephaniah 3:8 - King James Version

Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por tanto, esperadme -declara el SEÑOR-
hasta el dìa en que me levante como testigo,
porque mi decisiòn es reunir a las naciones,
juntar a los reinos,
para derramar sobre ellos mi indignaciòn,
todo el ardor de mi ira;
porque por el fuego de mi celo
toda la tierra será consumida.

Zephaniah 3:8 - The Message

"Well, if that’s what you want, stick around."
   God’s Decree.
"Your day in court is coming,
   but remember I’ll be there to bring evidence.
I’ll bring all the nations to the courtroom,
   round up all the kingdoms,
And let them feel the brunt of my anger,
   my raging wrath.
My zeal is a fire
   that will purge and purify the earth.

Zephaniah 3:8 - New American Standard Bible

"Therefore wait for Me," declares the LORD, "For the day when I rise up as a witness. Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them My indignation, All My burning anger; For all the earth will be devoured By the fire of My zeal.

Zephaniah 3:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

"Por tanto, espérenme," declara el SEÑOR,
"hasta el dìa en que Me levante como testigo,
Porque Mi decisiòn es reunir a las naciones,
Juntar a los reinos,
Para derramar sobre ellos Mi indignaciòn,
Todo el ardor de Mi ira.
Porque por el fuego de Mi celo
Toda la tierra será consumida.

Zephaniah 3:8 - World English Bible

"Therefore wait for me," says Yahweh, "until the day that I rise up to the prey, for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:8 - Young's Living Translation

Therefore, wait for Me -- an affirmation of Jehovah, For the day of My rising for prey, For My judgment [is] to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them Mine indignation, All the heat of Mine anger, For by the fire of My jealousy consumed is all the earth.

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