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

The mountains quake before Him,
The hills melt,
And the earth [a]heaves at His presence,
Yes, the world and all who dwell in it.

Who can stand before His indignation?
And (A)who can endure the fierceness of His anger?
His fury is poured out like fire,
And the rocks are thrown down by Him.

(B)The Lord is good,
A stronghold in the day of trouble;
And (C)He knows those who trust in Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 1:5 Tg. burns