Open English Translation MIC Chapter 5

6 They’ll shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword—

≈ that country founded by Nimrod in its entrances.

He’ll rescue us from the Assyrians,

when they come into our land,

≈ when they march inside our borders.[ref]

7 The remnant of Yakob will end up among many peoples,

like dew from Yahweh,

≈ like showers on the grass,

that don’t need help from any person,

≈ and they don’t rely on human intervention.

8 The remnant of Yakob will be among the nations,

≈ among many peoples,

like a lion among the animals of the forest,

≈ like a young lion among the flocks of sheep.

As he passes through them,

he’ll trample over them and tear them to pieces,

and there’ll be no one to save them.

9 You’ll use your power against your enemies,

and they’ll be destroyed.

10 Yahweh declares: “At that time,

I’ll wipe out your horses

≈ and demolish your chariots.

11 I’ll destroy the cities in your country

≈ and tear down all your fortresses.

12 I’ll destroy the witchcraft that you practise,

≈ and you’ll no longer have any diviners.

13 I’ll destroy your carved statues,

≈ and the engraved stone pillars from among you.

You’ll no longer worship the workmanship of your hands.

14 I’ll topple your Asherah poles where you worship,

≈ and I’ll destroy your cities.

15 In my anger, I’ll execute vengeance

on the nations that haven’t obeyed.