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Nahum 1:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

What are you even plotting against God? He's going to finish this completely — when he deals with trouble, it stays dealt with.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God doesn't do halfway fixes — when he handles something, it's handled for good.

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