7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. 8 But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness. 9 Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time.
Nahum 1:7–9
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