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.
8. For Heshbon’s terraced vineyardsand the grapevines of Sibmah have withered.The rulers of the nationshave trampled its choice vinesthat reached as far as Jazer and spread to the desert.Their shoots spread outand reached the Dead Sea.
9. So I join with Jazerto weep for the vines of Sibmah;I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears.Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest.
10. Joy and rejoicing have been removed from the orchard;no one is singing or shouting for joy in the vineyards. No one tramples grapes in the winepresses.I have put an end to the shouting.