Zephaniah 1:7

Zephaniah 1:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Be silent before the Sovereign Lord,

for the day of the Lord is near.

The Lord has prepared a sacrifice;

he has consecrated those he has invited.

7¶1:7 Lit HushBe silent before the Lord 1:7 Heb YHWH, usually rendered LordGod!

For the day of the Lord is near,

Because the Lord has prepared a sacrifice,

He has consecrated His guests.

7Be silent before the Lord God!

For the day of the Lord is near,

For the Lord has prepared a sacrifice,

He has consecrated His guests.

7¶[Hush!] Be silent before the Lord God [there is no acceptable excuse to offer]!

For the day [of the vengeance] of the Lord is near,

For the Lord has prepared a sacrifice (Judah),

He has set apart [for His use] those who have accepted His invitation [the Chaldeans who rule Babylon]. [Hab 2:20]

7Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD,

for the Day of the Lord is near.

Indeed, the Lord has prepared a sacrifice;

He has consecrated His guests.

7Be silent in front of him.

He is the Lord and King.

The day of the Lord is near.

The Lord has prepared a sacrifice.

He has set apart for himself

the people he has invited.