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Jeremiah 48:14-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

14. You claim that your soldiersare strong and brave.

15. But I am the Lord,the all-powerful King,and I promise that enemieswill overpower your towns.Even your best warriorswill die in the battle.

16. It won't be long now—disaster will hit Moab!

17. I will order the nearby nationsto mourn for you and say,“Isn't it sad? Moab ruled others,but now its glorious powerhas been shattered.”

18. People in the town of Dibon,you will be honoured no more,so have a seat in the dust.Your walls will be torn downwhen the enemies attack.

19. You people of Aroer,wait beside the road,and when refugees run by,ask them, “What happened?”

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