8but with an overwhelming flood

he will make an end of [Nineveh];

he will pursue his foes into darkness.

9Whatever they plot against the Lord

he^a will bring to an end;

trouble will not come a second time.

10They will be entangled among thorns

and drunk from their wine;

they will be consumed like dry stubble.^b

11From you, [O Nineveh,] has one come forth

who plots evil against the Lord

and counsels wickedness.

12This is what the Lord says:

“Although they have allies and are numerous,

they will be cut off and pass away.

Although I have afflicted you, [O Judah,]

I will afflict you no more.

13Now I will break their yoke from your neck

and tear your shackles away.”

14The Lord has given a command concerning you, [Nineveh]:

“You will have no descendants to bear your name.

I will destroy the carved images and cast idols

that are in the temple of your gods.

I will prepare your grave,

for you are vile.”

15Look, there on the mountains,

the feet of one who brings good news,

who proclaims peace!

Celebrate your festivals, O Judah,

and fulfill your vows.

No more will the wicked invade you;

they will be completely destroyed.