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.
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