Nahum 1:5-15 ▼

5 The mountains quake before him, and the hills melt; the earth trembles at his presence — the world and all who live in it.

6 Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before him.

7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.

8 But he will completely destroy Nineveh with an overwhelming flood, and he will chase his enemies into darkness.

9 Whatever you plot against the LORD, he will bring it to complete destruction; oppression will not rise up a second time.

10 For they will be consumed like entangled thorns, like the drink of a drunkard and like straw that is fully dry.

11 One has gone out from you, who plots evil against the LORD, and is a wicked counselor.

12 This is what the LORD says: Though they are strong and numerous, they will still be mowed down, and he will pass away. Though I have punished you, I will punish you no longer.

13 For I will now break off his yoke from you and tear off your shackles.

14 The LORD has issued an order concerning you: There will be no offspring to carry on your name. I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image from the house of your gods; I will prepare your grave, for you are contemptible.

15 Look to the mountains — the feet of the herald, who proclaims peace. Celebrate your festivals, Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked one will never again march through you; he will be entirely wiped out.