Nahum 2:1-10 ▼

1 One who scatters has come up against you; guard the rampart, Watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal all your strength!

2 The LORD will restore the vine of Jacob, the honor of Israel, Because ravagers have ravaged them and ruined their branches.

3 The shields of his warriors are crimsoned, the soldiers clad in scarlet; Like fire are the trappings of the chariots on the day he prepares for war; the cavalry is agitated!

4 The chariots dash madly through the streets and wheel in the squares, Looking like torches, bolting like lightning.

5 His picked troops are called, ranks break at their charge; To the wall they rush, their screen is set up.

6 The river gates are opened, the palace is washed away.

7 The mistress is led forth captive, and her maidservants led away, Moaning like doves, beating their breasts.

8 Nineveh is like a pool whose waters escape; “Stop! Stop!” but none turns back.

9 “Plunder the silver, plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, to wealth in every precious thing!

10 Emptiness, desolation, waste; melting hearts and trembling knees, Churning in every stomach, every face turning pale!