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 [1] 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 . 13 "So now , I will break his yoke bar from upon you, And I will tear off your shackles ." 14 The Lord has issued a command concerning [2]you: "[3]Your name will no longer be perpetuated . I will cut off [4] idol and [5]image From the house of your gods . I will prepare your grave , For you are contemptible ."
15 [6]Behold , on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news , Who announces peace ! Celebrate your feasts , O Judah ; Pay your vows . For never e again will the [7]wicked one pass through you; He is cut off completely .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nahum 1:9-15
Commentary on Nahum 1:9-15
(Read Nahum 1:9-15)
There is a great deal plotted against the Lord by the gates of hell, and against his kingdom in the world; but it will prove in vain. With some sinners God makes quick despatch; and one way or other, he will make an utter end of all his enemies. Though they are quiet, and many very secure, and not in fear, they shall be cut down as grass and corn, when the destroying angel passes through. God would hereby work great deliverance for his own people. But those who make themselves vile by scandalous sins, God will make vile by shameful punishments. The tidings of this great deliverance shall be welcomed with abundant joy. These words are applied to the great redemption wrought out by our Lord Jesus and the everlasting gospel, Romans 10:15. Christ's ministers are messengers of good tidings, that preach peace by Jesus Christ. How welcome to those who see their misery and danger by sin! And the promise they made in the day of trouble must be made good. Let us be thankful for God's ordinances, and gladly attend them. Let us look forward with cheerful hope to a world where the wicked never can enter, and sin and temptation will no more be known.