9. Whatever you plot against the Lord, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.
10. Surely they will be totally consumedlike entangled thorn bushes,like the drink of drunkards,like very dry stubble.
11. From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord,a wicked military strategist.
12. This is what the Lord says: “Even though they are powerful – and what is more, even though their army is numerous – nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you,I will afflict you no more.
13. And now, I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck;I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”
14. The Lord has issued a decree against you:“Your dynasty will come to an end.I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods.I will desecrate your grave – because you are accursed!”
15. (2:1) Look! A herald is running on the mountains!A messenger is proclaiming deliverance:“Celebrate your sacred festivals, O Judah!Fulfill your sacred vows to praise God!For never again will the wicked Assyrians invade you,they have been completely destroyed.”