42. The nation of Moab will be destroyed.This is because they thought they were greater than the Lord.
43. Fear, deep pits and traps wait for you,people of Moab,” says the Lord.
44. “People will run from fear.But they will fall into the pits.Anyone who climbs out of the pitswill be caught in the traps.I will bring the year of punishment to Moab,” says the Lord.
45. “People have run from the powerful enemy.They ran to Heshbon for safety.But fire started in Heshbon.A blaze broke out in Sihon’s town.And it burns the leaders of Moab.It destroys those proud people.
46. How terrible it will be for you, Moab!Chemosh’s people are being destroyed.Your sons and daughters are being taken away as captives.
47. “But in days to come,I will make good things happen again to Moab,” says the Lord.This ends the judgment on Moab.