5. The mountains quake because of him;the hills melt away.The earth heaves before him—the world and all who dwell in it.
6. Who can stand before his indignation?Who can confront the heat of his fury?His wrath pours out like fire;the rocks are shattered because of him.
7. The Lord is good,a haven in a day of distress.He acknowledges those who take refuge in him.
8. With a rushing flood, he will utterly destroy her placeand pursue his enemies into darkness.
9. What are you plotting against the Lord?He is one who can annihilate!Distress will not arise twice.
10. They are tangled up like thorns,like drunkards in their cups.They are consumed like stubblethat is entirely dried up.
11. From you goes outone who plots evil against the Lord—a worthless counselor!
12. The Lord proclaims:Though once they were a healthy and numerous force,they have been cut off and have disappeared.I have afflicted you;I won’t afflict you further, Zion.
13. Now I will break off his yoke from youand tear off your chains.
14. The Lord has commanded concerning you:You will have no children to carry on your name.I will remove carved idol and cast image from the house of your gods;I will make your grave, for you are worthless.
15. Look, on the mountains: the feet of a messenger who announces peace!Celebrate your festivals, Judah!Fulfill your solemn promises!The worthless one will never again invade you;he has been completely cut off.