Nahum 2:8-10

Wealth made from hurting and extorting others brings nothing but heartache, desolation and certain spiritual death.

The nation that had made so much of taking captives would be made a captive by others. No one would listen to their shouts of panic. 

Assyria had despoiled many nations, including Samaria and the cities of Israel. There seemed to be no end to the loot that could be found within its walls. Nonetheless, even Nineveh was exhausted of its treasures. At long last, it was empty.

Nahum 2:8-10

⁸ Though Nineveh of old was like a pool of water, 

Now they flee away. 

“Halt! Halt!” they cry; 

But no one turns back. 

⁹ Take spoil of silver! 

Take spoil of gold! 

There is no end of treasure, 

Or wealth of every desirable prize. 

¹⁰ She is empty, desolate, and waste! 

The heart melts, and the knees shake; 

Much pain is in every side, 

And all their faces are drained of color.