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1:1  An oracle about Nineveh: the scroll containing the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
1:2  The Lord is a jealous and vengeful God; the Lord is vengeful and strong in wrath. The Lord is vengeful against his foes; he rages against his enemies.
1:3  The Lord is very patient but great in power; the Lord punishes. His way is in whirlwind and storm; clouds are the dust of his feet.
1:4  He can blast the sea and make it dry up; he can dry up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither; the bud of Lebanon withers.
1:5  The mountains quake because of him; the hills melt away. The earth heaves before him— the world and all who dwell in it.
1:6  Who can stand before his indignation? Who can confront the heat of his fury? His wrath pours out like fire; the rocks are shattered because of him.
1:7  The Lord is good, a haven in a day of distress. He acknowledges those who take refuge in him.
1:8  With a rushing flood, he will utterly destroy her place and pursue his enemies into darkness.
1:9  What are you plotting against the Lord? He is one who can annihilate! Distress will not arise twice.
1:10  They are tangled up like thorns, like drunkards in their cups. They are consumed like stubble that is entirely dried up.
1:11  From you goes out one who plots evil against the Lord— a worthless counselor!
1:12  The Lord proclaims: Though once they were a healthy and numerous force, they have been cut off and have disappeared. I have afflicted you; I won’t afflict you further, Zion.
1:13  Now I will break off his yoke from you and tear off your chains.
1:14  The Lord has commanded concerning you: You will have no children to carry on your name. I will remove carved idol and cast image from the house of your gods; I will make your grave, for you are worthless.
1:15  Look, on the mountains: the feet of a messenger who announces peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah! Fulfill your solemn promises! The worthless one will never again invade you; he has been completely cut off.