The mountains quake before him,
and the hills melt;
the earth trembles[a][b] at his presence—
the world and all who live in it.(A)
Who can withstand his indignation?
Who can endure his burning anger?(B)
His wrath is poured out like fire;(C)
even rocks are shattered before him.

Destruction of Nineveh

The Lord is good,
a stronghold in a day of distress;
he cares for those who take refuge(D) in him.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:5 Some emend to earth is laid waste
  2. 1:5 Lit lifts

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