37-38. The people of Moabmourn on the rooftopsand in the streets.Men cut off their beards,people shave their heads;they make cuts on their handsand wear sackcloth.And it's all because I, the Lord,have shattered Moab like a jarthat no one wants.
39. Moab lies broken!Listen to its people cryas they turn away in shame.Other nations are horrifiedat what happened,but still they laugh.
40. Moab, an enemy swoops downlike an eagle spreading its wingsover your land.
41. Your cities and fortresseswill be captured,and your warriorsgripped by fear.
42. You are finished as a nation,because you dared oppose me,the Lord.
43. Terror, pits, and trapsare waiting for you.