5. “I am against you, Nineveh,” declares the Lord of Armies.“I will lift up your dress over your face.I will show nations your naked body and kingdoms your disgrace.
6. I will throw filth on you.I will make you look like a fool.I will make you a sight to be seen.
7. Everyone who sees you will run from you, saying,‘Nineveh has been violently destroyed!Who will feel sorry for her?’Where can I find anyone to comfort you?”
8. Are you better than No-amon, which sits by the streams of the Nilewith water surrounding her?The sea was ⌊her⌋ defense.The water was her wall.
9. Sudan and Egypt were her endless strength.Put and the Lybians were her help.