Nahum 1
1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
The LORD'S Anger Against Nineveh
2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath against his enemies.
3 The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished.His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,and clouds are the dust of his feet.
4 He rebukes the sea and dries it up;he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither and the blossoms of Lebanon fade.
5 The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away.The earth trembles at his presence, the world and all who live in it.
6 Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his fierce anger?His wrath is poured out like fire;the rocks are shattered before him.
7 The LORD is good,a refuge in times of trouble.He cares for those who trust in him,
8 but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh ; he will pursue his foes into darkness.
9 Whatever they plot against the LORD he will bring to an end; trouble will not come a second time.
10 They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine; they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you, O Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the LORD and counsels wickedness.
12 This is what the LORD says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no more.
13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”
14 The LORD has given a command concerning you, Nineveh : “You will have no descendants to bear your name.I will destroy the carved images and cast idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave,for you are vile.”
15 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news,who proclaims peace!Celebrate your festivals, O Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you;they will be completely destroyed.