13. Moab will be put to shame because of Chemosh,just as the house of Israel was put to shamebecause of Bethel that they trusted in.
14. How can you say, “We are warriors —mighty men ready for battle”?
15. The destroyer of Moab and its townshas come up, and the best of its young menhave gone down to slaughter.This is the King’s declaration;Yahweh of Hosts is His name.
16. Moab’s calamity is near at hand;his disaster is rushing swiftly.
17. Mourn for him, all you surrounding nations,everyone who knows his name.Say: How the mighty scepter is shattered,the glorious staff!