Editing Book of Nahum (section)

=== The nature of God ===
From its opening, Nahum affirms God to be slow to anger, but that God will by no means ignore the guilty; God will bring his vengeance and wrath to pass. God is presented as a God who will punish evil, but will protect those who trust in Him. The opening passage states: "God is jealous, and the L<small>ORD</small> revengeth; the L<small>ORD</small> revengeth, and is furious; the L<small>ORD</small> will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. The L<small>ORD</small> is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked".<ref>{{bibleref2|Nahum|1:2–3|KJV}} in the [[King James Version]]</ref>

"The L<small>ORD</small> is slow to anger and Quick to love; the L<small>ORD</small> will not leave the guilty unpunished."<ref>{{bibleref2|Nahum|1:3|NIV}}: (NIV)</ref>

"The L<small>ORD</small> is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."<ref>{{bibleref2|Nahum|1:7|NIV}}: (NIV)</ref>