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.
32. I cry with the people of Jazerfor the grapevines of Sibmah.In the past your vines spread all the way to the sea.They reached as far as the sea of Jazer.But the destroyer has takenyour fruit and grapes.
33. Joy and happiness are gonefrom the large fields of Moab.I have stopped the flow of wine from the winepresses.No one walks on the grapes with shouts of joy.There are shouts,but not shouts of joy.
34. “Their crying can be heardfrom Heshbon to Elealeh and Jahaz.It can be heard from Zoar as far away as Horonaim and Eglath Shelishiyah.Even the waters of Nimrim are dried up.
35. I will stop Moabfrom making burnt offerings at the places of worship.I will stop them from burning incense to their gods,” says the Lord.
36. “My heart cries for Moab like a flute playing a funeral song.It cries for the people from Kir Hareseth.Their money and riches have all been taken away.