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Nahum 1
International Standard Version
Nahum 1
International Standard Version
Nahum’s Vision
1 A pronouncement[a] about Nineveh: The record of the vision of Nahum[b] from Elkosh.
The Lord’s Anger against Assyria
2 A jealous God, the Lord avenges.
The Lord avenges;
The Lord is an angry husband.
The Lord takes vengeance on his enemies,
reserving anger for his adversaries.
3 The Lord is slow to anger and powerful,
and he will never let the guilty[c] go unpunished.
The Lord’s path is in the windstorm and hurricane;
thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet.
4 He rebukes the sea, and it evaporates;
he dries up all the rivers.
Bashan and Carmel wither,
while the flowers of Lebanon languish.
5 Mountains shake because of him,
and the hills melt.
The earth goes into upheaval at his presence,
as does the world with all of its inhabitants.
6 Who can stand before his fury?
And who can endure his fierce anger?
His displeasure pours out like fire,
and rocks are broken to pieces because of him.
The Lord’s Goodness in the Midst of Judgment
7 The Lord is good—
a refuge in troubled times.[d]
He knows those who are confiding in him.
8 But with an overwhelming deluge he will bring utter desolation to Nineveh,[e]
and his enemies he will pursue with darkness.
9 What are you scheming against the Lord?
He will bring about utter desolation—
adversity will not strike twice!
10 Indeed, while tangled as by a thorn bush,
while drunken as by a strong drink,
the Ninevites[f] will be burned like dry straw.
11 Someone has left you who plans evil against the Lord.
He is a demonic counselor.[g]
The Lord’s Rebuke to Assyria
12 This is what the Lord says:
“No matter how strong they are,[h]
and no matter how numerous,
they will surely be annihilated[i] and pass away.
Though I have afflicted you,[j]
I will do so no more.
13 Now I will break off Assyria’s[k] yoke from you,
and tear apart your shackles.”
14 Now this is what the Lord has decreed about you, Nineveh:[l]
“There will be no more children born[m] to carry on your name.
I will cut out the graven and molten images from the temples of your gods.
I myself will dig your grave,
because you are vile.”
The Sure and Certain Deliverance of Judah
15 [n]Look! There on the mountains!
The feet of the one who brings good news,
who broadcasts a message of peace.
Judah, celebrate your solemn festivals
and keep your vows,
because the wicked will never again invade you.
Nineveh[o] will be[p] completely eliminated!
Footnotes
- Nahum 1:1 Or revelation
- Nahum 1:1 The Heb. name Nahum means comfort
- Nahum 1:3 The Heb. lacks the guilty
- Nahum 1:7 Or in a day of trouble
- Nahum 1:8 Lit. to its place
- Nahum 1:10 Lit. they
- Nahum 1:11 Or a worthless counselor; Lit. a counselor of Belial
- Nahum 1:12 The Heb. lacks they are
- Nahum 1:12 Lit. be cut down
- Nahum 1:12 The Heb. lacks you
- Nahum 1:13 Lit. his
- Nahum 1:14 The Heb. lacks Nineveh
- Nahum 1:14 Lit. sown
- Nahum 1:15 This verse is 2:1 in MT
- Nahum 1:15 Lit. It
- Nahum 1:15 Or has been
Nahum 1
New International Version
Nahum 1
New International Version
1 A prophecy(A) concerning Nineveh.(B) The book of the vision(C) of Nahum the Elkoshite.
The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh
2 The Lord is a jealous(D) and avenging God;
the Lord takes vengeance(E) and is filled with wrath.
The Lord takes vengeance on his foes
and vents his wrath against his enemies.(F)
3 The Lord is slow to anger(G) but great in power;
the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.(H)
His way is in the whirlwind(I) and the storm,(J)
and clouds(K) are the dust of his feet.
4 He rebukes(L) the sea and dries it up;(M)
he makes all the rivers run dry.
Bashan and Carmel(N) wither
and the blossoms of Lebanon fade.
5 The mountains quake(O) before him
and the hills melt away.(P)
The earth trembles(Q) at his presence,
the world and all who live in it.(R)
6 Who can withstand(S) his indignation?
Who can endure(T) his fierce anger?(U)
His wrath is poured out like fire;(V)
the rocks are shattered(W) before him.
7 The Lord is good,(X)
a refuge in times of trouble.(Y)
He cares for(Z) those who trust in him,(AA)
8 but with an overwhelming flood(AB)
he will make an end of Nineveh;
he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
9 Whatever they plot(AC) against the Lord
he will bring[a] to an end;
trouble will not come a second time.
10 They will be entangled among thorns(AD)
and drunk(AE) from their wine;
they will be consumed like dry stubble.[b](AF)
11 From you, Nineveh, has one come forth
who plots evil against the Lord
and devises wicked plans.
12 This is what the Lord says:
“Although they have allies and are numerous,
they will be destroyed(AG) and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah,
I will afflict you no more.(AH)
13 Now I will break their yoke(AI) from your neck
and tear your shackles away.”(AJ)
Footnotes
- Nahum 1:9 Or What do you foes plot against the Lord? / He will bring it
- Nahum 1:10 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
- Nahum 1:15 In Hebrew texts this verse (1:15) is numbered 2:1.
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