Nahum 1:9-15

9Why are you scheming against the Lord? He will destroy you with one blow; he won’t need to strike twice!

10His enemies, tangled like thornbushes and staggering like drunks, will be burned up like dry stubble in a field.

11Who is this wicked counselor of yours who plots evil against the Lord?

12This is what the Lord says: “Though the Assyrians have many allies, they will be destroyed and disappear. O my people, I have punished you before, but I will not punish you again.

13Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neck and tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression.”

14And this is what the Lord says concerning the Assyrians in Nineveh: “You will have no more children to carry on your name. I will destroy all the idols in the temples of your gods. I am preparing a grave for you because you are despicable!”

15Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! He is bringing a message of peace. Celebrate your festivals, O people of Judah, and fulfill all your vows, for your wicked enemies will never invade your land again. They will be completely destroyed!