Zephaniah 3:4
"Her princes within her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing until the next day."
Key Reflection
In Zephaniah 3:4, these vivid metaphors depict the rulers and judges of Judah as ruthless and destructive, like lions and wolves respectively. The princes are portrayed as fierce predators who leave no one unharmed, symbolizing their oppressive and devastating rule, while the judges act at night to avoid detection, illustrating their secretive and corrupt nature.
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