17. All you who live around Moab should cry for that country. You know how famous Moab is. So cry for it. Say, ‘The ruler’s power is broken. Moab’s power and glory is gone.’
18. “You people living in Dibon, come down from your place of honor. Sit on the ground in the dust, because the Destroyer is coming. And he will destroy your strong cities.
19. “You people living in Aroer, stand next to the road and watch. See the man running away. See that woman running away. Ask them what happened.
20. “Moab will be ruined and filled with shame. Moab will cry and cry. Announce at the Arnon River that Moab is destroyed.
21. People on the high plain have been punished. Judgment has come to the towns of Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath.
22. Judgment has come to the towns of Dibon, Nebo, and Beth Diblathaim.
23. Judgment has come to the towns of Kiriathaim, Beth Gamul, and Beth Meon.
24. Judgment has come to the towns of Kerioth and Bozrah. Judgment has come to all the towns of Moab, far and near.
25. Moab’s strength has been cut off. Its arm has been broken.” This is what the Lord said.
26. “The people of Moab thought they were greater than the Lord. So punish them until they act like a drunk, falling and rolling around in his vomit. Then people will make fun of them.
27. “Moab, you made fun of Israel. Israel was caught by a gang of thieves. Every time you spoke about Israel, you shook your head and acted as if you were better than Israel.
28. People in Moab, leave your towns. Go live among the rocks; be like a dove that makes its nest at the opening of a cave.”
29. “We have heard about Moab’s pride. He was very proud. He thought he was important. He was always bragging. He was very, very proud.”