The Bible Verse By Verse Continued...

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Nahum 1:6 (NIV)

Who can withstand his indignation?
Who can endure his fierce anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire;
the rocks are shattered before him.
 
Nahum 1:8 (NIV)

but with an overwhelming flood
he will make an end of Nineveh;
he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
 
Nahum 1:9 (NIV)

Whatever they plot against the Lord
he will bring to an end;
trouble will not come a second time.
 
Nahum 1:10 (NIV)

They will be entangled among thorns
and drunk from their wine;
they will be consumed like dry stubble.
 
Nahum 1:11 (NIV)

From you, Nineveh, has one come forth
who plots evil against the Lord
and devises wicked plans.
 
Nahum 1:12 (NIV)

This is what the Lord says:

‘Although they have allies and are numerous,
they will be destroyed and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah,
I will afflict you no more.
 
Nahum 1:14 (NIV)

The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh:
‘You will have no descendants to bear your name.
I will destroy the images and idols
that are in the temple of your gods.
I will prepare your grave,
for you are vile.’
 
Nahum 1:15 (NIV)

Look, there on the mountains,
the feet of one who brings good news,
who proclaims peace!
Celebrate your festivals, Judah,
and fulfil your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you;
they will be completely destroyed.
 
Nahum 2:1 (CSB)

One who scatters is coming up against you.
Man the fortifications!
Watch the road!
Brace yourself!
Summon all your strength!
 
Nahum 2:2 (CSB)

For the Lord will restore the majesty of Jacob,
yes, the majesty of Israel,
though ravagers have ravaged them
and ruined their vine branches.
 
Nahum 2:3 (CSB)

The shields of his warriors are dyed red;
the valiant men are dressed in scarlet.
The fittings of the chariot flash like fire
on the day of its battle preparations,
and the spears are brandished.
 
Nahum 2:4 (CSB)

The chariots dash madly through the streets;
they rush around in the plazas.
They look like torches;
they dart back and forth like lightning.
 
Nahum 2:5 (CSB)

He gives orders to his officers;
they stumble as they advance.
They race to its wall;
the protective shield is set in place.
 
Nahum 2:7 (CSB)

Beauty is stripped;
she is carried away;
her ladies-in-waiting moan
like the sound of doves
and beat their breasts.
 
Nahum 2:8 (CSB)

Nineveh has been like a pool of water
from her first days,
but they are fleeing.
“Stop! Stop!” they cry,
but no one turns back.
 
Nahum 2:9 (CSB)

“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!”
There is no end to the treasure,
an abundance of every precious thing.
 
Nahum 2:10 (CSB)

Desolation, decimation, devastation!
Hearts melt,
knees tremble,
insides churn,
every face grows pale!
 
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