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.