The mountains quake before Him,
and the hills melt;
the earth trembles[a][b] at His presence—
the world and all who live in it.(A)
Who can withstand His indignation?
Who can endure His burning anger?(B)
His wrath is poured out like fire,
even rocks are shattered before Him.

Destruction of Nineveh

The Lord is good,
a stronghold in a day of distress;
He cares for those who take refuge(C) in Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 1:5 Some emend to earth is laid waste
  2. Nahum 1:5 Lit lifts

The mountains quake(A) before him
    and the hills melt away.(B)
The earth trembles(C) at his presence,
    the world and all who live in it.(D)
Who can withstand(E) his indignation?
    Who can endure(F) his fierce anger?(G)
His wrath is poured out like fire;(H)
    the rocks are shattered(I) before him.

The Lord is good,(J)
    a refuge in times of trouble.(K)
He cares for(L) those who trust in him,(M)

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