1 This is a revelation from the Lord about Nineveh. This book contains the vision of Nahum from Elkosh.
2 God does not tolerate rivals. The Lord takes revenge.
3 The Lord is patient and has great strength.
4 He yells at the sea and makes it dry.
5 The mountains quake because of him.
6 Who can stand in the presence of his rage?
7 The Lord is good.
8 He will put an end to Nineveh
9 What do you think about the Lord?
10 ⌞The people of Nineveh will be⌟ like tangled thorns
11 From you, Nineveh, a person who plans evil against the Lord sets out.
12 This is what the Lord says:
13 But now I will break Nineveh’s yoke off of you
14 The Lord has given this command about you, Nineveh:
15 There on the mountains are the feet of a messenger