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¹ An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. ² The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeebukes 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 before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, the world and all who live in it. 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 refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, ⁸ but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of [Nineveh]; he will pursue his foes into darkness. ⁹ Whatever they plot against the LORD he will bring to an end; trouble will not come a second time. ¹⁰ They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine; they will be consumed like dry stubble. ¹¹ From you, [O Nineveh,] has one come forth who plots evil against the LORD and counsels wickedness. ¹² This is what the LORD says: "Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, [O Judah,] I will afflict you no more. ¹³ Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away." ¹⁴ The LORD has given a command concerning you, [Nineveh]: "You will have no descendants to bear your name. I will destroy the carved images and cast idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave, for you are vile." ¹⁵ Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, O Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.