
Nahum 1-3 New King James Version (NKJV)God’s Mercy and Judgment1 The [a]burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. God’s Wrath on His Enemies2 God is jealous, and the Lord avenges; The Lord has His way 6 Who can stand before His indignation? 7 The Lord is good, 9 What do you [c]conspire against the Lord? 12 Thus says the Lord: “Though they are [e]safe, and likewise many, 14 The Lord has given a command concerning you: 15 Behold, on the mountains The Destruction of Nineveh2 He[i] who scatters has come up before your face. 2 For the Lord will restore the excellence of Jacob 3 The shields of his mighty men are made red, 5 He remembers his nobles; 8 Though Nineveh of old was like a pool of water, 11 Where is the dwelling of the lions, 13 “Behold, I am against you,” says the Lord of hosts, “I will burn [q]your chariots in smoke, and the sword shall devour your young lions; I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers shall be heard no more.” The Woe of Nineveh3 Woe to the bloody city! 5 “Behold, I am against you,” says the Lord of hosts; 8 Are you better than No[w] Amon 12 All your strongholds are fig trees with ripened figs: 14 Draw your water for the siege! Make yourself many—like the locust! 18 Your shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria; Footnotes:
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