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Who can stand in the presence of his rage?
    Who can oppose his burning anger?
    He pours out his rage like fire
    and smashes the rocky cliffs.

Why Does Nineveh Oppose the Lord?

Yahweh is good.
    He is a fortress in the day of trouble.
    He knows those who seek shelter in him.
He will put an end to Nineveh
    with a devastating flood.
    He will pursue his enemies with darkness.

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Who can withstand(A) his indignation?
    Who can endure(B) his fierce anger?(C)
His wrath is poured out like fire;(D)
    the rocks are shattered(E) before him.

The Lord is good,(F)
    a refuge in times of trouble.(G)
He cares for(H) those who trust in him,(I)
    but with an overwhelming flood(J)
he will make an end of Nineveh;
    he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.

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