All because of the (A)many sexual acts of the prostitute,
The charming one, the (B)mistress of sorceries,
Who (C)sells nations by her sexual acts,
And families by her sorceries.
“Behold, (D)I am against you,” declares the Lord of armies;
“And I will [a](E)lift up your skirts over your face,
And (F)show the nations your nakedness,
And the kingdoms your shame.
I will (G)throw filth on you
And (H)declare you worthless,
And set you up as a (I)spectacle.
And it will come about that all who see you
Will [b]shrink from you and say,
‘Nineveh is devastated!
(J)Who will have sympathy for her?’
Where shall I seek comforters for you?”

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 3:5 Lit uncover your private parts
  2. Nahum 3:7 Lit flee

all because of the wanton lust of a prostitute,
    alluring, the mistress of sorceries,(A)
who enslaved nations by her prostitution(B)
    and peoples by her witchcraft.

“I am against(C) you,” declares the Lord Almighty.
    “I will lift your skirts(D) over your face.
I will show the nations your nakedness(E)
    and the kingdoms your shame.
I will pelt you with filth,(F)
    I will treat you with contempt(G)
    and make you a spectacle.(H)
All who see you will flee(I) from you and say,
    ‘Nineveh(J) is in ruins(K)—who will mourn for her?’(L)
    Where can I find anyone to comfort(M) you?”

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