New English Translation

Jeremiah 48:1-4 New English Translation (NET)

1. The Lord God of Israel who rules over all spoke about Moab. “Sure to be judged is Nebo! Indeed, it will be destroyed!Kiriathaim will suffer disgrace. It will be captured!Its fortress will suffer disgrace. It will be torn down!

2. People will not praise Moab any more.The enemy will capture Heshbon and plot how to destroy Moab,saying, ‘Come, let’s put an end to that nation!’City of Madmen, you will also be destroyed.A destructive army will march against you.

3. Cries of anguish will arise in Horonaim,‘Oh, the ruin and great destruction!’

4. “Moab will be crushed.Her children will cry out in distress.