Charles Ellicott Commentary Zephaniah 3:1-4

"Woe to her that is rebellious and polluted! to the oppressing city! She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in Jehovah; she drew not near to her God. Her princes in the midst of her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they leave nothing till the morrow. Her prophets are light and treacherous persons; her priests have profaned the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law." — Zephaniah 3:1-4 (ASV)

The prophet denounces the corruption and moral stubbornness which characterise all classes in Jerusalem. This denunciation comes in with startling abruptness. The prophet does not even name the object of his rebuke. The literal rendering is, Woe, rebellious and polluted, you oppressive city!