From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord, a wicked military strategist.

And now, I will break Assyria's yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you."

Everyone who sees you will turn away from you in disgust; they will say, 'Nineveh has been devastated! Who will lament for her?' There will be no one to comfort you!"

You too will act like drunkards; you will go into hiding; you too will seek refuge from the enemy.