NET Bible
"Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble."
— Nahum 1:10, NET Bible
“For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.”
“For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly as dry stubble. ”
“For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly like dry stubble.”
“For as thorns embrace one another: so while they are feasting and drinking together, they shall be consumed as stubble that is fully dry.”
“For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry.”
“For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.”
The LORD is good– indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.
But with an overwhelming flood he will make a complete end of Nineveh; he will drive his enemies into darkness.
Denunciation and Destruction of Nineveh Whatever you plot against the LORD, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.
Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble.
From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the LORD, a wicked military strategist.
Oracle of Deliverance to Judah This is what the LORD says:“Even though they are powerful– and what is more, even though their army is numerous– nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.
And now, I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”