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!
29. “We have heard that the people of Moab are proudand very conceited.They are proud and think they are important.They were very proud in their hearts.”
30. The Lord says,“I know Moab’s quick anger, but it is useless.Moab’s bragging accomplishes nothing.
31. So I cry sadly for Moab.I cry out for everyone in Moab.I moan for the men from Kir Hareseth.