Nahum 1:8-14

8But with an overwhelming flood he will make a complete end of Nineveh; he will drive his enemies into darkness.

9Whatever you plot against the Lord, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.

10Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble.

11From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord, a wicked military strategist.

12This is what the Lord says: “Even though they are powerful – and what is more, even though their army is numerous – nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.

13And now, I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”

14The Lord has issued a decree against you: “Your dynasty will come to an end. I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods. I will desecrate your grave – because you are accursed!”