8 but with an overwhelming floodhe will make an end of Nineveh;he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
9 Whatever they plot against the Lordhe will bring to an end;trouble will not come a second time.
10 They will be entangled among thornsand drunk from their wine;they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you, Nineveh, has one come forthwho plots evil against the Lordand devises wicked plans.
12 This is what the Lord says:‘Although they have allies and are numerous,they will be destroyed and pass away.Although I have afflicted you, Judah,I will afflict you no more.
13 Now I will break their yoke from your neckand tear your shackles away.’
14 The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh:‘You will have no descendants to bear your name.I will destroy the images and idolsthat are in the temple of your gods.I will prepare your grave,for you are vile.’