English Bible Presentation Sharing - Nahum Book, chapter 1, verse 8 in Hcsb Version

Nahum 1 : 1 (HCSB)

The oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

Nahum 1 : 2 (HCSB)

The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is fierce in wrath. The LORD takes vengeance against His foes; He is furious with His enemies.

Nahum 1 : 3 (HCSB)

The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will never leave *the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.

Nahum 1 : 4 (HCSB)

He rebukes the sea so that it dries up, and He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither; even the flower of Lebanon withers.

Nahum 1 : 5 (HCSB)

The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt; the earth tremblesat His presence-- the world and all who live in it.

Nahum 1 : 6 (HCSB)

Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, even rocks are shattered before Him.

Nahum 1 : 7 (HCSB)

The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him.

Nahum 1 : 8 (HCSB)

But He will completely destroy Nineveh with an overwhelming flood, and He will chase His enemies into darkness.

Nahum 1 : 9 (HCSB)

Whatever you plot against the Lord, He will bring *it to complete destruction; oppression will not rise up a second time.

Nahum 1 : 10 (HCSB)

For they will be consumed like entangled thorns, like a drunkard's drink, and like straw that is fully dry.

Nahum 1 : 11 (HCSB)

One has gone out from Nineveh, who plots evil against the LORD, and is a wicked counselor.

Nahum 1 : 12 (HCSB)

This is what the LORD says: Though they are strong and numerous, they will still be mowed down, and he will pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no longer.

Nahum 1 : 13 (HCSB)

For I will now break off his yoke from you and tear off your shackles.

Nahum 1 : 14 (HCSB)

The LORD has issued an order concerning you: There will be no offspring to carry on your name. I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image from the house of your gods; I will prepare your grave, for you are contemptible.

Nahum 1 : 15 (HCSB)

Look to the mountains-- the feet of one bringing good news and proclaiming peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked one will never again march through you; he will be entirely wiped out.