6. No one can stand against his great anger. No one can endure his terrible anger. His anger will burn like fire. The rocks will shatter when he comes.
7. The Lord is good. He is a safe place to go to in times of trouble. He takes care of those who trust him.
8. But he will completely destroy his enemies. He will wash them away like a flood and chase them into the darkness.
9. Why are you making plans against the Lord? He will bring complete destruction, so you will not cause trouble again.
10. You will be destroyed completely like thornbushes burning under a pot. You will be destroyed like dry weeds that burn quickly.
11. Someone from Nineveh is making evil plans against the Lord. That advisor is a worthless troublemaker.
12. This is what the Lord said: “The people of Assyria are at full strength. They have many soldiers, but they will all be cut down. They will all be finished. My people, I made you suffer, but I will make you suffer no more.
13. Now I will set you free from the power of Assyria. I will take the yoke off your neck and tear away the chains holding you.”
14. King of Assyria, the Lord gave this command about you: “You will not have any descendants to wear your name. I will destroy your carved idols and metal statues that are in the temple of your gods. I am preparing your grave, because your end is coming soon!”