English Bible Presentation Sharing - Nahum Book, chapter 1, verse 13 in Net Version

Nahum 1 : 1 (NET)

The oracle against Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:

Nahum 1 : 2 (NET)

The LORD is a zealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and very angry. The LORD takes vengeance against his foes; he sustains his rage against his enemies.

Nahum 1 : 3 (NET)

The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will certainly not allow the wicked to go unpunished. He marches out in the whirlwind and the raging storm; dark storm clouds billow like dust under his feet.

Nahum 1 : 4 (NET)

He shouts a battle cry against the sea and makes it dry up; he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither; the blossom of Lebanon withers.

Nahum 1 : 5 (NET)

The mountains tremble before him, the hills convulse; the earth is laid waste before him, the world and all its inhabitants are laid waste.

Nahum 1 : 6 (NET)

No one can withstand his indignation! No one can resist his fierce anger! His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire, boulders are broken up as he approaches.

Nahum 1 : 7 (NET)

The LORD is good� indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.

Nahum 1 : 8 (NET)

But with an overwhelming flood he will make a complete end of Nineveh; he will drive his enemies into darkness.

Nahum 1 : 9 (NET)

Whatever you plot against the LORD, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.

Nahum 1 : 10 (NET)

Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble.

Nahum 1 : 11 (NET)

From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the LORD, a wicked military strategist.

Nahum 1 : 12 (NET)

This is what the LORD says: "Even though they are powerful� and what is more, even though their army is numerous� nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.

Nahum 1 : 13 (NET)

And now, I will break Assyria's yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you."

Nahum 1 : 14 (NET)

The LORD has issued a decree against you: "Your dynasty will come to an end. I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods. I will desecrate your grave� because you are accursed!"

Nahum 1 : 15 (NET)

Look! A herald is running on the mountains! A messenger is proclaiming deliverance: "Celebrate your sacred festivals, O Judah! Fulfill your sacred vows to praise God! For never again will the wicked Assyrians invade you, they have been completely destroyed."