19. I will attack youlike a lion from the forest,attacking sheep in a meadowalong the Jordan.In a moment the flock runs,and the land is empty.Who will I choose to attack you?I will do it myself!No one can force me to fightor chase me away.
20. Listen to my plans for you,people of Edom.Your children will be dragged offand your country destroyed.
21. The sounds of your destructionwill reach the Red Seaand cause the earth to shake.
22. An enemy will swoop downto attack you,like an eagle spreading its wingsand circling over Bozrah.Your warriors will be grippedby fear.
23. The Lord says about Damascus:The towns of Hamath and Arpadhave heard your bad news.They have lost hope,and worries roll over themlike ocean waves.
24. You people of Damascushave lost your courage,and in panic you turn to run,gripped by fear and pain.
25. I once was pleasedwith your famous city.But now I warn you, “Escapewhile you still can!”
26. Soon, even your best soldierswill lie dead in your streets.I, the Lord All-Powerful,have spoken.
27. I will set fire to your city wallsand burn down the fortressesKing Benhadad built.