38. People are crying for the dead everywhere in Moab—on every housetop and in every public square. There is sadness because I have broken Moab like an empty jar.” This is what the Lord said.
39. “Moab is shattered. The people are crying. Moab surrendered. Now Moab is ashamed. People make fun of Moab, but what happened fills them with fear.”
40. The Lord says, “Look! An eagle is diving down from the sky. It is spreading its wings over Moab.
41. The towns of Moab will be captured. The strong hiding places will be defeated. At that time Moab’s soldiers will be filled with fear, like a woman giving birth.
42. The nation of Moab will be destroyed, because they thought that they were more important than the Lord.”
43. This is what the Lord says: “People of Moab, fear, deep holes, and traps wait for you.
44. People will be afraid and run away, and they will fall into the deep holes. Anyone who climbs out of the deep holes will be caught in the traps. I will bring the year of punishment to Moab.” This is what the Lord said.
45. “People have run from the powerful enemy. They ran to safety in the town of Heshbon. But a fire started in Heshbon. That fire started in Sihon’s town, and it is destroying the leaders of Moab. It is destroying those proud people.
46. It will be bad for you, Moab. Chemosh’s people are being destroyed. Your sons and daughters are being taken away as prisoners and captives.
47. Moab’s people will be taken away as captives. But in days to come, I will bring them back.” This message is from the Lord. This ends the judgment on Moab.