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Nahum 1:12

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KJV ORIGINAL

Thus saith the LORD; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what God says: 'Even though your enemies seem chill and have strength in numbers, they're going to get completely taken down when judgment comes. And hey, I know I've let you go through some really hard times, but I'm done putting you through that.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's promise: your enemies' good times are ending, and so is your season of struggle.

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