12. A time is coming,” says the Lord.“And I will soon send men to pour you from your jars.Those men will empty Moab’s jars.And they will smash their jugs.
13. The people of Israel trusted that god in Bethel.They were ashamed when there was no help.In the same way Moab will be ashamed of their god Chemosh.
14. “You cannot say, ‘We are warriors!We are brave men in battle!’
15. The enemy will attack Moab and destroy their towns.Their best young men will be killed!” says the King.The King’s name is the Lord of heaven’s armies.
16. “The end of Moab is near.They will soon be destroyed.
17. All you who live around Moab, cry for her.All you who know about her, cry for her.Say, ‘The ruler’s power is broken.Moab’s power and glory are gone.’
18. “You people living in Dibon, come down from your place of honor.Sit on the dry ground.This is because the destroyer of Moab is coming against you.And he will destroy your strong, walled cities.