Nahum 1:9 nasb — Whatever you devise against the LORD, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice.

NASB

"Whatever you devise against the LORD, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice."

— Nahum 1:9, NASB

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Nahum 1 — Context

6

Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire And the rocks are broken up by Him.

7

The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.

8

But with an overflowing flood He will make a complete end of its site, And will pursue His enemies into darkness.

9

Whatever you devise against the LORD, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice.

10

Like tangled thorns, And like those who are drunken with their drink, They are consumed As stubble completely withered.

11

From you has gone forth One who plotted evil against the LORD, A wicked counselor.

12

Thus says the LORD, "Though they are at full strength and likewise many, Even so, they will be cut off and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no longer.

Nahum 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:9 say?
Nahum 1:9 in the NASB reads: “Whatever you devise against the LORD, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice.”
Where is Nahum 1:9 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Nahum?
Nahum is traditionally attributed to Nahum the Elkoshite. It was written c. 663–612 BC.
What is the book of Nahum about?
A century after Jonah, Nineveh has returned to brutality. Nahum announces the certain, well-deserved fall of the Assyrian empire — a sobering reminder that God is slow to anger, but not slack about justice forever.
What are the major themes of Nahum?
Nahum explores themes including Judgment on Nineveh, God's Wrath, God's Goodness, Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nahum 1:9.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:9 in?
Nahum 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nahum 1:9?
Nahum 1:9 reads (NASB): “Whatever you devise against the LORD, He will make a complete end of it. Distress will not rise up twice.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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