Translations
Modern
Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time.
Traditional
What do ye imagine against the Lord? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.
Literal
What are you plotting against YHWH? He will make a complete end; distress will not rise up a second time.
Latin
Quid cogitatis contra Dominum? Consummationem ipse faciet: non consurget duplex tribulatio,
Original
Hebrew
English
Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time.
Notes
Whatever you plot against the LORD: No human plan can succeed against God. Human plans are worthless if they do not align with God's plans (Psalm 2; Isaiah 14:26–27; 23:9).
This second stanza (see study note on Nahum 1:2–11) focuses on God’s rule, righteousness, and justice in the way he deals with all people.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Nahumc. 663 BC