Nahum 2:2-4

New International Reader's Version

² Assyria once took everything of value from God’s people.
    Its army destroyed all their vines.
But the Lord will bring back
    the glory of Jacob’s people.
    He’ll make Israel glorious again.

³ The shields of the soldiers are red.
    The warriors are dressed in bright red uniforms.
The metal on their chariots flashes
    when they are prepared for war.
    Their spears made out of juniper are ready to use.
⁴ The chariots race through the main streets.
    They rush back and forth through them.
They look like flaming torches.
    They dart around like lightning.