5 He causes the mountains to shake. The hills melt away. The earth trembles because he is there. So do the world and all those who live in it.
6 Who can stand firm when his anger burns? Who can live when he is angry? His anger blazes out like fire. He smashes the rocks to pieces.
7 The Lord is good. When people are in trouble, they can go to him for safety. He takes good care of those who trust in him.
8 But he will destroy Nineveh with a powerful flood. He will chase his enemies into the darkness of punishment.
9 The Lord will put an end to anything they plan against him. He won't allow Assyria to win the battle over his people a second time.
10 His enemies will be tangled up among thorns. Their wine will make them drunk. They'll be burned up like dry straw.
11 Nineveh, a king has marched out from you. He makes evil plans against the Lord. He gives harmful advice.