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.”
14. And this is what the lord says concerning the Assyrians in Nineveh:“You will have no more children to carry on your name.I will destroy all the idols in the temples of your gods.I am preparing a grave for youbecause you are despicable!”
15. Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news!He is bringing a message of peace.Celebrate your festivals, O people of Judah,and fulfill all your vows,for your wicked enemies will never invade your land again.They will be completely destroyed!