1:11 From you, O Nineveh, 1 one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord,
a wicked military strategist. 2
1:12 This is what the Lord says: 3
“Even though 4 they are powerful 5 –
and what is more, 6 even though their army is numerous 7 –
nevertheless, 8 they will be destroyed 9 and trickle away! 10
Although I afflicted you,
I will afflict you no more. 11
1:13 And now, 12 I will break Assyria’s 13 yoke bar 14 from your neck; 15
I will tear apart the shackles 16 that are on you.” 17
1:14 The Lord has issued a decree against you: 18
“Your dynasty will come to an end. 19
I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods.
I will desecrate 20 your grave – because you are accursed!” 21