8 But he will sweep away his enemiesin an overwhelming flood.He will pursue his foesinto the darkness of night.
9 Why are you scheming against the lord?He will destroy you with one blow;he won’t need to strike twice!
10 His enemies, tangled like thornbushesand staggering like drunks,will be burned up like dry stubble in a field.
11 Who is this wicked counselor of yourswho plots evil against the lord?
12 This is what the lord says:“Though the Assyrians have many allies,they will be destroyed and disappear.O my people, I have punished you before,but I will not punish you again.
13 Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neckand tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression.”
14 And this is what the lord says concerning the Assyrians in Nineveh:“You will have no more children to carry on your name.I will destroy all the idols in the temples of your gods.I am preparing a grave for youbecause you are despicable!”