7The LORD is good;
he protects his people in times of trouble;
he takes care of those who turn to him.
8Like a great rushing flood he completely destroys his enemies;
he sends to their death those who oppose him.
9What are you plotting against the LORD?
He will destroy you.
No one opposes him more than once.
10Like tangled thorns and dry straw,
you drunkards will be burnt up!
11From you, Nineveh, there came someone full of wicked schemes, who plotted against the LORD. 12This is what the LORD says to his people Israel: “Even though the Assyrians are strong and numerous, they will be destroyed and disappear. My people, I made you suffer, but I will not do it again. 13I will now end Assyria's power over you and break the chains that bind you.”
14This is what the LORD has decreed about the Assyrians: “They will have no descendants to carry on their name. I will destroy the idols that are in the temples of their gods. I am preparing a grave for the Assyrians — they don't deserve to live!”
15Look, a messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! He is on his way to announce the victory! People of Judah, celebrate your festivals and give God what you solemnly promised him. The wicked will never invade your land again. They have been totally destroyed!
