Nahum 1:10-15 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

10. They are like drunkardsovercome by wine,or like dry thorn bushesburning in a fire.

11. Assyria, one of your rulershas made evil plansagainst the Lord.

12. But the Lord says, “Assyria,no matter how strong you are,you are doomed!My people Judah,I have troubled you before,but I won't do it again.

13. I'll snap your chainsand set you freefrom the Assyrians.”

14. Assyria, this is what elsethe Lord says to you:“Your name will be forgotten.I will destroy every idolin your temple,and I will send you to the grave,because you are worthless.”

15. Look towards the mountains,people of Judah!Here comes a messengerwith good news of peace.Celebrate your festivals.Keep your promises to God.Your evil enemies are destroyedand will never againinvade your country.

Nahum 1