Nahum 2:2-4

Modern English Version

² For the Lord is restoring the prominence of Jacob,
    even the prominence of Israel,
for others have certainly
    laid waste their vines.

³ The shields of his mighty men are soaked red,
    even the mighty men are clad in red.
In the day he prepares the chariots,
    they are like a fire of iron.
    The cypress spears are ready.
⁴ The chariots run wildly through the streets,
    they rush to and fro in the open areas;
their appearance is like torches,
    they dash to and fro like lightning.