Nahum 1
1 Profeti imod Ninive; Elkositen Nahums Syns Bog.
A prophecy about Nineveh: the scroll of the vision that came to Nahum the Elkoshite.
2 En nidkær og hævnende Gud er Herren, en Hævner og mægtig i Vreden er Herren; en Hævner er Herren imod sine Modstandere, og han bevarer Vrede imod sine Fjender.
The Lord is a jealous and avenging God—the Lord God is avenging and angry. The Lord takes vengeance on his enemies, he is angry with those who are hostile to him.
3 Herren er langmodig og af stor Kraft og lader ikke Skyld blive ustraffet; Herrens Vej er i Hvirvelvind og i Storm, og en Sky er hans Fødders Støv.
The Lord is slow to become angry, has great power, and will not leave the guilty unpunished. He walks among the whirlwind and the storm; the clouds are like dust beneath his feet.
4 Han truer Havet og udtørrer det og gør alle Strømmene tørre; vansmægtet er Basan og Karmel, og Libanons Blomster vansmægte.
He commands the sea and makes it dry; he dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither; the blossom of Lebanon fades.
5 Bjergene skælve for ham, og Højene smelte, og Jorden hæver sig i Vejret for hans Ansigt og Jorderige og alle, som bo derpaa.
Mountains quake in his presence; hills melt away. The earth trembles before him—the whole world and everyone who lives there.
6 Hvo kan bestaa for hans Fortørnelse? og hvo kan rejse sig under hans brændende Vrede? hans Harme udgyder sig som en Ild, og Klipperne sønderbrydes for ham.
Who can withstand his fury? Who can endure the heat of his anger? His rage pours out like molten fire; he shatters rocks to pieces.
7 God er Herren, et Værn paa Nødens Dag, og han kender dem, som forlade sig paa ham.
The Lord is good, a place of safety in a time of trouble. He takes care of those who place their trust in him,
8 Men med en Oversvømmelse drager han forbi og gør Ende paa dens Sted, og Mørke skal forfølge hans Fjender.
but those who oppose him will be swept away by a tremendous flood to their destruction. He pursues his enemies into the darkness of death.
9 Hvad tænke I om Herren? Tilintetgørelse bringer han; Nøden skal ikke komme to Gange.
Why are you plotting against the Lord? He will end it completely; misery won't arise twice.
10 Ere de end sammenslyngede som Torne og berusede, som det var af deres Vin, skulle de aldeles fortæres som tørt Straa.
They entangle themselves like people caught in thorn bushes; they are like drunks full of drink. They will be completely burned up like dry straw.
11 Fra dig udgik han, som optænkte ondt imod Herren og oplagde Ondskabs Raad.
One of you is plotting evil against the Lord, someone who is planning wickedness.
12 Saa siger Herren: Ere de end usvækkede og saaledes mangfoldige, skulle de dog bortmejes, saaledes som de ere, og han skal være forsvunden; jeg har vel plaget dig, men jeg vil ikke plage dig ydermere.
This is what the Lord says: Even though they are strong and numerous, they will be cut down and they will pass away. Though I have caused you trouble, I will not do so anymore.
13 Men nu vil jeg bryde hans Aag af dig og sønderrive dine Baand.
Now I will break their yoke from your necks and tear away the chains which bind you.
14 Og Herren har budet om dig, der skal ikke være Afkom af dit Navn fremdeles; jeg vil udrydde det udskaarne og støbte Billede af din Guds Hus, jeg vil berede din Grav; thi du er funden for let.
This is what the Lord has ordered concerning you. You will have no descendants to carry on your name. I will destroy the gods in your temples, all the wooden and metal idols. I am digging your grave, for you are depraved.
15 Se, paa Bjergene dens Fødder, som bærer glædeligt Budskab, som forkynder Fred! Juda, hellighold dine Fester, betal dine Løfter; thi en Ondskabens Mand skal ikke ydermere drage over dig, han er aldeles udryddet.
Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains, bringing good news and proclaiming peace. Judah, celebrate your religious festivals and keep your vows, for never again will wicked enemies invade your land—they will be completely destroyed.
