12. From my guard post, I answered,“Morning will soon be here,but night will return.If you want to know more,come back later.”
13. This is a message for Arabswho live in the barren desertin the region of Dedan:You must order your caravans
14. to bring water for thosewho are thirsty.You people of Temamust bring foodfor the hungry refugees.
15. They are worn out and wearyfrom being chased by enemieswith swords and arrows.
16. The Lord said to me:A year from now the glory of the people of Kedar will all come to an end, just as a worker's contract ends after a year.
17. Only a few of their warriors will be left with bows and arrows. This is a promise that I, the Lord God of Israel, have made.