1:2 The Lord is a zealous 1 and avenging 2 God;
the Lord is avenging and very angry. 3
The Lord takes vengeance 4 against his foes;
he sustains his rage 5 against his enemies.
1:6 No one can withstand 6 his indignation! 7
No one can resist 8 his fierce anger! 9
His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire,
boulders are broken up 10 as he approaches. 11
1:7 The Lord is good 12 –
indeed, 13 he is a fortress 14 in time of distress, 15
and he protects 16 those who seek refuge 17 in him.
1:8 But with an overwhelming flood 18
he will make a complete end of Nineveh; 19
he will drive 20 his enemies into darkness.