1. Send lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mountain of Daughter Zion.
2. Like a bird fleeing,forced from the nest,the daughters of Moabwill be at the fords of the Arnon.
3. Give us counsel and make a decision.Shelter us at noondaywith shade that is as dark as night.Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees.
4. Let my refugees stay with you;be a refuge for Moab from the aggressor.When the oppressor has gone,destruction has ended,and marauders have vanished from the land.
5. Then in the tent of Davida throne will be established by faithful love. A judge who seeks what is rightand is quick to execute justicewill sit on the throne forever.
6. We have heard of Moab’s pride —how very proud he is —his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance,and his empty boasting.
7. Therefore let Moab wail;let every one of them wail for Moab.Mourn, you who are completely devastated,for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth.