1 A pronouncement a1:1 Or revelation about Nineveh: The record of the vision of Nahum b1:1 The Heb. name Nahum means comfort from Elkosh. ISV — Nahum 1:1
2 A jealous God, the LORD avenges. The LORD avenges; The Lord is an angry husband. The LORD takes vengeance on his enemies, reserving anger for his adversaries. ISV — Nahum 1:2
3 The LORD is slow to anger and powerful, and he will never let the guilty c1:3 The Heb. lacks the guilty go unpunished. The LORD’s path is in the windstorm and hurricane; thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet. ISV — Nahum 1:3
4 He rebukes the sea, and it evaporates; he dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither, while the flowers of Lebanon languish. ISV — Nahum 1:4
5 Mountains shake because of him, and the hills melt. The earth goes into upheaval at his presence, as does the world with all of its inhabitants. ISV — Nahum 1:5
6 Who can stand before his fury? And who can endure his fierce anger? His displeasure pours out like fire, and rocks are broken to pieces because of him. ISV — Nahum 1:6
7 The LORD is good— a refuge in troubled times. d1:7 Or in a day of trouble He knows those who are confiding in him. ISV — Nahum 1:7
8 But with an overwhelming deluge he will bring utter desolation to Nineveh, e1:8 Lit. to its place and his enemies he will pursue with darkness. ISV — Nahum 1:8
9 What are you scheming against the LORD? He will bring about utter desolation— adversity will not strike twice! ISV — Nahum 1:9
10 Indeed, while tangled as by a thorn bush, while drunken as by a strong drink, the Ninevites f1:10 Lit. they will be burned like dry straw. ISV — Nahum 1:10
11 Someone has left you who plans evil against the LORD. He is a demonic counselor. g1:11 Or a worthless counselor; Lit. a counselor of Belial ISV — Nahum 1:11
12 This is what the LORD says: “No matter how strong they are, h1:12 The Heb. lacks they are and no matter how numerous, they will surely be annihilated i1:12 Lit. be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, j1:12 The Heb. lacks you I will do so no more. ISV — Nahum 1:12
13 Now I will break off Assyria’s k1:13 Lit. his yoke from you, and tear apart your shackles.” ISV — Nahum 1:13
14 Now this is what the Lord has decreed about you, Nineveh: l1:14 The Heb. lacks Nineveh “There will be no more children born m1:14 Lit. sown to carry on your name. I will cut out the graven and molten images from the temples of your gods. I myself will dig your grave, because you are vile.” ISV — Nahum 1:14
15 n1:15 This verse is 2:1 in MT Look! There on the mountains! The feet of the one who brings good news, who broadcasts a message of peace. Judah, celebrate your solemn festivals and keep your vows, because the wicked will never again invade you. Nineveh o1:15 Lit. It will be p1:15 Or has been completely eliminated! ISV — Nahum 1:15