7 The Lord is good. He is a safe place to go to in times of trouble. He takes care of those who trust him.
8 But he will completely destroy his enemies. He will wash them away like a flood and chase them into the darkness.
9 Why are you making plans against the Lord? He will bring complete destruction, so you will not cause trouble again.
10 You will be destroyed completely like thornbushes burning under a pot. You will be destroyed like dry weeds that burn quickly.
11 Someone from Nineveh is making evil plans against the Lord. That advisor is a worthless troublemaker.
12 This is what the Lord said: “The people of Assyria are at full strength. They have many soldiers, but they will all be cut down. They will all be finished. My people, I made you suffer, but I will make you suffer no more.
13 Now I will set you free from the power of Assyria. I will take the yoke off your neck and tear away the chains holding you.”