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Nahum 1

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1 An oracle about Nineveh: the scroll containing the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
1 A prophecy concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
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.
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 vents his wrath against his enemies.
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.
3 The LORD is slow to anger but 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 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.
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 because of him; the hills melt away. The earth heaves before him— the world and all who dwell in it.
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 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.
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 haven in a day of distress. He acknowledges those who take refuge in him.
7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,
8 With a rushing flood, he will utterly destroy her place and pursue his enemies into darkness.
8 but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
9 What are you plotting against the LORD? He is one who can annihilate! Distress will not arise twice.
9 Whatever they plot against the LORDhe will bring to an end; trouble will not come a second time.
10 They are tangled up like thorns, like drunkards in their cups. They are consumed like stubble that is entirely dried up.
10 They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine; they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you goes out one who plots evil against the LORD— a worthless counselor!
11 From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the LORDand devises wicked plans.
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.
12 This is what the LORD says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.
13 Now I will break off his yoke from you and tear off your chains.
13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”
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.
14 The LORD has given a command concerning you, Nineveh: “You will have no descendants to bear your name. I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.”
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.
15 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
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