Zephaniah 2:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹² The Lord says, “People of Cush,
    you too will die by my sword.”

¹³ The Lord will reach out his powerful hand against the north.
    He will destroy Assyria.
He’ll leave Nineveh totally empty.
    It will be as dry as a desert.
¹⁴ Flocks and herds will lie down there.
    So will creatures of every kind.
Desert owls and screech owls
    will rest on its pillars.
The sound of their hooting will echo through the windows.
    The doorways will be full of trash.
    The cedar beams will be showing.