Zephaniah 2:8

Zephaniah 2:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8“I have heard the insults of Moab

and the taunts of the Ammonites,

who insulted my people

and made threats against their land.

8¶“I have heard the taunting of Moab

And the abusive speech of the sons of Ammon,

With which they have taunted My people

And boasted against their territory.

8“I have heard the taunting of Moab

And the revilings of the sons of Ammon,

With which they have taunted My people

And become arrogant against their territory.

8¶“I have heard the taunting of Moab

And the revilings of the sons of Ammon,

With which they have taunted My people

And become arrogant against their territory [by violating Israel’s boundary and trying to seize its land].

8“I have heard the reproach of Moab

and the insults of the Ammonites,

who have taunted My people

and threatened their borders.

8The Lord says,

“I have heard Moab make fun of my people.

The Ammonites also laughed at them.

They told them that bad things

would happen to their land.