10. But me? I will strip Esau bare.I will expose his hiding places,and he will find no place to take cover.His offspring, family, and acquaintances will perish,and there will be no one left to say,
11. "Leave me your orphans,and I’ll look after them;trust your widows into my care."
12. The Lord proclaims: If the innocent must drink the cup, why do you expect to escape punishment? You won’t! You will drink it!
13. I myself swear, declares the Lord, that Bozrah will become an object of horror and scorn, a wasteland and a curse. And all of its towns will lie in ruins forever.
14. I have heard a report from the Lordthat a messenger is sent among the nations:Join forces and come against her;prepare for war!
15. I’m about to cut you down to size before the nations;you will be scorned by everyone.
16. The terror you have inflicted on others has deceived you,as has your own pride.Though you live in a fortressand occupy the high ground;though you nest on high like the eagles,I will bring you down,declares the Lord.
17. Then Edom will become a wasteland.All who pass by will be shocked by its injuries.
18. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrahand their surrounding towns,says the Lord.No one will live there;no human will dwell in it.
19. Like a lion coming upfrom the jungle of the Jordanto a well-watered meadow,so I will suddenly chase down Edomand single out its choicest of rams.Who is like me?Who can direct me?What shepherd can withstand me?
20. Therefore, listen to the counselthat the Lord has for Edomand the plans he’s devisedagainst the people of Teman:The little ones of the flockwill be dragged off,as their pasture watchesin utter disbelief.
21. The earth quakesas the Edomites go down;their screams echoas far as the Reed Sea.