Nahum 1:1-3

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1 A prophecy^(A) concerning Nineveh.^(B) The book of the vision^(C) of Nahum the Elkoshite.

The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh

²The Lord is a jealous^(D) and avenging God;
    the Lord takes vengeance^(E) and is filled with wrath.
The Lord takes vengeance on his foes
    and vents his wrath against his enemies.^(F)
³The Lord is slow to anger^(G) but great in power;
    the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.^(H)
His way is in the whirlwind^(I) and the storm,^(J)
    and clouds^(K) are the dust of his feet.

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Nahum 1:6-8

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⁶Who can withstand^(A) his indignation?
Who can endure^(B) his fierce anger?^(C)
His wrath is poured out like fire;^(D)
the rocks are shattered^(E) before him.

⁷The Lord is good,^(F)
    a refuge in times of trouble.^(G)
He cares for^(H) those who trust in him,^(I)
⁸    but with an overwhelming flood^(J)
he will make an end of Nineveh;
    he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.

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Nahum 1:12-13

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¹²This is what the Lord says:

“Although they have allies and are numerous,
    they will be destroyed^(A) and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah,
    I will afflict you no more.^(B)
¹³Now I will break their yoke^(C) from your neck
    and tear your shackles away.”^(D)

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Nahum 1:15

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¹⁵Look, there on the mountains,
    the feet of one who brings good news,^(A)
    who proclaims peace!^(B)
Celebrate your festivals,^(C) Judah,
    and fulfill your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you;^(D)
    they will be completely destroyed.^[a]