Nahum
1 This message concerning Nineveh came as a vision to Nahum, who lived in Elkosh. 2 The LORD is a jealous God, and continues to rage against his enemies! 3 The LORD is slow to get angry, but his power is great, The billowing clouds are the dust beneath his feet. 4 At his command the oceans dry up, and the green forests of Lebanon wither. 5 In his presence the mountains quake, and its people are destroyed. 6 Who can stand before his fierce anger? and the mountains crumble to dust in his presence. 7 The LORD is good, He is close to those who trust in him. 8 But he will sweep away his enemies into the darkness of night. 9 Why are you scheming against the LORD? he won’t need to strike twice! 10 His enemies, tangled like thornbushes will be burned up like dry stubble in a field. 11 Who is this wicked counselor of yours who plots evil against the LORD? 12 This is what the LORD says: but I will not punish you again. 13 Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neck and tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression.” 14 And this is what the LORD says concerning the Assyrians in Nineveh: because you are despicable!” 15 Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! They will be completely destroyed!