5. In his presence the mountains quake,and the hills melt away;the earth trembles,and its people are destroyed.
6. Who can stand before his fierce anger?Who can survive his burning fury?His rage blazes forth like fire,and the mountains crumble to dust in his presence.
7. The lord is good,a strong refuge when trouble comes.He is close to those who trust in him.
8. But he will sweep away his enemiesin an overwhelming flood.He will pursue his foesinto the darkness of night.
9. Why are you scheming against the lord?He will destroy you with one blow;he won’t need to strike twice!
10. His enemies, tangled like thornbushesand staggering like drunks,will be burned up like dry stubble in a field.
11. Who is this wicked counselor of yourswho plots evil against the lord?
12. This is what the lord says:“Though the Assyrians have many allies,they will be destroyed and disappear.O my people, I have punished you before,but I will not punish you again.
13. Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neckand tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression.”