Zephaniah 3

Which worship songs are based on Zephaniah 3?

Martyr's Song — Todd Agnew (2017) Zephaniah 3:14
The repeated summons to Zion to sing, shout, and rejoice wholeheartedly closely follows Zephaniah’s call for restored Jerusalem to celebrate God’s saving presence.
Singing Over Me — Building 429 (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The central image of God singing over the believer closely adapts Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The surrounding emphasis on divine nearness and reassurance reinforces this connection.
Bless Me Indeed — MercyMe (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The opening verse’s desire to hear Jesus singing over the believer evokes Zephaniah’s distinctive depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Hallelujah — Hillsong Worship (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over the worshipper closely echoes Zephaniah’s distinctive image of God rejoicing over His people with singing.
Love Take Me Over — Steven Curtis Chapman (2013) Zephaniah 3:17
The repeated prayer depicts God singing over the singer, directly adapting Zephaniah’s description of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The song applies this assurance personally as a foundation for surrender to divine love.
What Do I Know of Holy — Addison Road (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The second verse reproduces the distinctive description of God's saving might found in Zephaniah 3:17. The singer contrasts familiarity with that biblical expression against genuine knowledge of God.
Paradoxology — Elevation Worship (2019) Zephaniah 3:17
The chorus evokes Zephaniah’s depiction of God dwelling among His people, quieting them with love, and rejoicing over them with song.
Our Worlds Collide — BarlowGirl (2009) Zephaniah 3:17
The request to hear God singing personally over the singer evokes Zephaniah’s distinctive depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The song adapts this communal promise into an intimate expression of divine affection.
Every Captive Free — Matt Gilman (2013) Zephaniah 3:17
The chorus portrays God celebrating over the person he rescues, specifically through singing. This closely reflects Zephaniah’s depiction of God rejoicing over his restored people; the dancing is an artistic expansion.
Bind Me to You — Cheri Keaggy (2012) Zephaniah 3:17
The prayer for God to soothe the speaker through his love closely adapts translations of this verse that describe God quieting his people through love. The song makes that prophetic assurance a personal petition.
I'll Give Thanks (feat. Davy Flowers) — Housefires (2023) Zephaniah 3:17
The morning image of God singing over the worshiper closely reflects Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Wanted — Danny Gokey (2019) Zephaniah 3:17
The song presents God as presently near and singing over the wounded person, closely echoing Zephaniah’s depiction of God dwelling among His people and rejoicing over them with singing.
How Sweet the Name — Delirious? (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of the divine rescuer singing love to the believer echoes Zephaniah’s distinctive image of God saving his people and rejoicing over them with singing.
Abba — John Mark Pantana (2020) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing and rejoicing over his children closely echoes Zephaniah's depiction of God delighting over his people with singing.
Singing Over Me — Kari Jobe (2009) Zephaniah 3:17
The chorus directly adapts Zephaniah’s distinctive portrayal of God rejoicing over His people with singing. The song develops this image into assurance that His care continues even when it cannot be felt.
Mighty to Save — Laura Story (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The song repeatedly uses the distinctive description of God's saving power found in this verse, applying it to Jesus.
i'm free — Strings and Heart (2023) Zephaniah 3:17
The description of God as powerful to bring salvation closely echoes Zephaniah’s declaration that the Lord is present as a saving warrior.
Rescuer — Chris McClarney (2010) Zephaniah 3:17
The repeated opening declaration closely adapts Zephaniah’s description of the Lord’s might to save, applying that saving power to Jesus.
Fear Not — Chris Tomlin (2014) Zephaniah 3:17
The song combines God’s presence among his people with descriptions of him as a powerful warrior and savior. This distinctive combination closely reflects Zephaniah’s assurance of God’s presence and saving strength.
Don’t Lose Heart — Steven Curtis Chapman (2022) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over His child recalls Zephaniah's distinctive image of the Lord dwelling among His people, loving them, and rejoicing over them with singing.
I Don't Want To Miss It — Ellie Holcomb (2021) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing over the singer closely echoes Zephaniah's depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Sing Over Me — Bebo Norman (2010) Zephaniah 3:17
The repeated request for God to sing over the speaker evokes Zephaniah’s distinctive depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The song turns that divine expression of delight into a personal prayer for reassurance.
Mighty to Save — Hillsong UNITED (2008) Zephaniah 3:17
The chorus uses the distinctive description of God's saving might found in the older NIV rendering of this verse, applying it to Jesus.
Awesome In This Place — Alleluia Singers (2010) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of divine faithfulness singing over the worshipper closely echoes Zephaniah’s distinctive depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Fields of Grace — Big Daddy Weave (2011) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing over the singer closely adapts Zephaniah’s distinctive description of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The song personalizes this promise through its depiction of a joyful father-child relationship.
Always Only You — Building 429 (2018) Zephaniah 3:17
The bridge evokes Zephaniah's depiction of God rejoicing over his people with singing while lovingly present among them.
Sound of Heaven — Danny Gokey (2024) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God lovingly singing over the believer closely reflects Zephaniah's image of God rejoicing over his people with singing and love.
You Are With Me — Sandra McCracken (2020) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of God singing with delight over the person he restores closely reflects Zephaniah's portrayal of the Lord rejoicing over his people with singing.
Contigo (With You) — Elevation Worship, Elevation Español (2019) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of God singing over the worshiper closely reflects Zephaniah's portrayal of the Lord rejoicing over his people with singing.
To The End — Mack Brock & Amanda Cook (2018) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over the singer closely evokes Zephaniah's image of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Mighty To Save — Jeremy Camp (2010) Zephaniah 3:17
The central declaration of God's saving might closely echoes Zephaniah's description of the Lord as powerful to save.
My Beloved — Kari Jobe (2016) Zephaniah 3:17
God is portrayed as taking delight in His people and singing over them, closely matching Zephaniah’s depiction of God rejoicing over restored Zion with song.
Mercy Is A Song — Matthew West (2017) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of mercy singing over the believer evokes Zephaniah’s image of God rejoicing over his restored people with singing.
Mighty to Save — Newsboys (2011) Zephaniah 3:17
The central declaration of God's saving might reproduces a distinctive description of the Lord in Zephaniah's promise of restoration.
Thoughts of Love — Fred Hammond (2009) Zephaniah 3:17
The chorus depicts God singing affectionately over the person he has saved, recalling Zephaniah's distinctive portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The surrounding emphasis on divine love and joy reinforces this connection.
Love Is a Miracle (feat. Bri Babineaux & Majesty Rose) — Maverick City Music & Bri Babineaux & Majesty Rose (2020) Zephaniah 3:17
The repeated memory of God singing over the rescued person closely reflects Zephaniah's portrayal of God rejoicing over his restored people with singing.
Sing over Me — Dunsin Oyekan (2024) Zephaniah 3:17
The central request for God to sing over the worshipper closely evokes Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his restored people with singing.
Wholly Yours (Ephesians 3:18-19) - Live — Shane & Shane & Kingdom Kids (2022) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of the divine King singing over the believer closely reflects Zephaniah's portrayal of God dwelling among his people and rejoicing over them with singing.
Be My Defender — Jordan St. Cyr (2021) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of God singing over his people directly recalls Zephaniah’s depiction of the Lord rejoicing over his restored people with singing.
Beautiful And Greatly Loved — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2023) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God’s heavenly presence rejoicing over parent and child through song closely reflects Zephaniah’s portrayal of the Lord rejoicing over his people with singing.
Amazed — Desperation Band (2010) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over the worshipper evokes Zephaniah’s promise that God rejoices over His people with singing. The accompanying dancing imagery develops that divine delight, although the passage does not explicitly describe dancing.
God That Saves — Iron Bell Music & Stephen McWhirter (2016) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of the saving Lord singing triumphantly over the rescued person closely reflects Zephaniah’s picture of God as the mighty Savior who rejoices over his people with singing.
I Surrender — Jesus Culture (2011) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing affectionately to the worshipper recalls Zephaniah’s distinctive image of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Rejoice — Andrew Peterson (2015) Zephaniah 3:17
The third verse closely reproduces Zephaniah's distinctive depiction of God rejoicing over his people through singing. Divine delight provides the basis for the listener's answering joy.
Breathe (spontaneous) — Bethel Music (2017) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God lovingly singing over His people closely echoes Zephaniah’s portrayal of the Lord dwelling among His people, delighting in them, and rejoicing over them with singing.
Just Like Heaven — Brandon Lake (2020) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing over the worshiper closely echoes Zephaniah’s image of the Lord rejoicing over his people with song.
You Are Being Loved — Steven Curtis Chapman (2007) Zephaniah 3:17
The recurring depiction of God singing over the listener closely adapts Zephaniah's description of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The emphasis on divine delight reinforces this specific connection.
Sound of Your Voice — Steven Curtis Chapman (2013) Zephaniah 3:17
The prayer to hear God singing over the singer evokes Zephaniah’s distinctive portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Love Note (feat. Abbie Gamboa) — UPPERROOM & Abbie Gamboa (2021) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over His beloved closely echoes Zephaniah's image of the Lord rejoicing over His people with singing.
Reason to Sing — All Sons & Daughters (2012) Zephaniah 3:17
The bridge depicts God singing over the distressed worshipper, unmistakably recalling Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing. Its accompanying appeal for victory reinforces the passage’s depiction of God as a mighty deliverer.
Iron Lung — Martin Smith (2019) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God singing over a person recalls Zephaniah's distinctive image of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Crooked Lines — Hawk Nelson (2018) Zephaniah 3:17
The image of salvation singing over the speaker closely evokes Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his restored people with singing.
You Make Me Brave — Bethel Music (2015) Zephaniah 3:17
The second verse depicts God expressing his love through singing to the person he loves. This distinctive image recalls Zephaniah's portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing.
Just Like Heaven (Live) — Brandon Lake (2021) Zephaniah 3:17
The depiction of God singing over the worshiper strongly echoes Zephaniah’s portrayal of God rejoicing over his people with singing. The song develops this image as a source of identity and freedom.
Heartbeat - Live — Aaron Shust (2017) Zephaniah 3:17
The portrayal of God lovingly singing over His people closely echoes Zephaniah’s description of the Lord rejoicing over His restored people with singing and surrounding them with His love.
So Come (intro) — Israel & New Breed (2008) Zephaniah 3:19
The transformation of outcasts' disgrace into public honor closely adapts Zephaniah's promise that God will gather the rejected and reverse their shame.

Zephaniah 3 (King James Version)

¹ Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

² She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God.

³ Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

⁴ Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

⁵ The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.

⁶ I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made their streets waste, that none passeth by: their cities are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.

⁷ I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them: but they rose early, and corrupted all their doings.

⁸ 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.

⁹ For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.

¹⁰ From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

¹¹ In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

¹² I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.

¹³ The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

¹⁴ Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

¹⁵ The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

¹⁶ In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

¹⁷ The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

¹⁸ I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

¹⁹ Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

²⁰ At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.