KJV ORIGINAL
There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your wounds can't be healed, the damage you've done is too deep. Everyone who hears what happened to you will literally applaud because honestly, who hasn't suffered from your cruelty at some point?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you hurt people long enough, don't be surprised when nobody's sad to see you fall.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Nahum was written by the prophet Nahum to the kingdom of Judah in the mid-7th century BCE. It was written to announce the impending destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the oppressive Assyrian Empire, offering comfort and hope to the people of Judah.
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