1 Nineveh, someone is comingto attack and scatter you.Guard your fortresses!Watch the road! Be brave!Prepare for battle!
2 Judah and Israel are like treeswith branches brokenby their enemies.But the Lord is going to restoretheir power and glory.*
3 Nineveh, on this day of attack,your enemies' shields are red;their uniforms are crimson.
4 Their horses prance,and their armored chariotsdart around like lightningor flaming torches.