12. A time is coming,” says the Lord.“And I will soon send men to pour you from your jars.Those men will empty Moab’s jars.And they will smash their jugs.
13. The people of Israel trusted that god in Bethel.They were ashamed when there was no help.In the same way Moab will be ashamed of their god Chemosh.
14. “You cannot say, ‘We are warriors!We are brave men in battle!’
15. The enemy will attack Moab and destroy their towns.Their best young men will be killed!” says the King.The King’s name is the Lord of heaven’s armies.
16. “The end of Moab is near.They will soon be destroyed.
17. All you who live around Moab, cry for her.All you who know about her, cry for her.Say, ‘The ruler’s power is broken.Moab’s power and glory are gone.’
18. “You people living in Dibon, come down from your place of honor.Sit on the dry ground.This is because the destroyer of Moab is coming against you.And he will destroy your strong, walled cities.
19. You people living in Aroer,stand next to the road and watch.See the man running away and the woman escaping.Ask them what happened.
20. Moab will be ruined and filled with shame.Cry, Moab, cry out!Announce at the Arnon Riverthat Moab is destroyed.
21. People on the high plain have been punished.Judgment has come to these towns:Holon, Jahzah and Mephaath;
22. Dibon, Nebo and Beth Diblathaim;
23. Kiriathaim, Beth Gamul and Beth Meon;
24. Kerioth and Bozrah.Judgment has come to all the towns of Moab, far and near.
25. Moab’s strength has been cut off.Moab’s arm is broken!” says the Lord.
26. “The people of Moab thought they were greater than the Lord.So punish Moab until they act as if they are drunk.Moab will fall and roll around in their own vomit.People will make fun of them.
27. Moab, you made fun of Israel.Israel was caught in the middle of a gang of thieves.You often spoke about Israel.And you shook your head and acted as if you were better than Israel.
28. People in Moab, leave your towns empty.Go live among the rocks.Be like a dove that makes its nestat the entrance of a cave!