Nahum 1:1-9 ▼

1 A pronouncement about Nineveh: The record of the vision of Nahum from Elkosh.

2 A jealous God, the LORD avenges. The LORD avenges; The Lord is an angry husband. The LORD takes vengeance on his enemies, reserving anger for his adversaries.

3 The LORD is slow to anger and powerful, and he will never let the guilty go unpunished. The LORD's path is in the windstorm and hurricane; thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet.

4 He rebukes the sea, and it evaporates; he dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither, while the flowers of Lebanon languish.

5 Mountains shake because of him, and the hills melt. The earth goes into upheaval at his presence, as does the world with all of its inhabitants.

6 Who can stand before his fury? And who can endure his fierce anger? His displeasure pours out like fire, and rocks are broken to pieces because of him.

7 The LORD is good— a refuge in troubled times. He knows those who are confiding in him.

8 But with an overwhelming deluge he will bring utter desolation to Nineveh, and his enemies he will pursue with darkness.

9 What are you scheming against the LORD? He will bring about utter desolation— adversity will not strike twice!