24. Kerioth and Bozrah.Judgment has come to all the towns of Moab, far and near.
25. Moab’s strength has been cut off,and its arm broken!” says the Lord.
26. “The people of Moab thought they were greater than the Lord,so punish them until they act as if they are drunk.Moab will fall and roll around in its own vomit,and people will even make fun of it.
27. Moab, you made fun of Israel.Israel was caught in the middle of a gang of thieves.When you spoke about Israel,you shook your head and acted as if you were better than it.
28. People in Moab, leave your towns emptyand go live among the rocks.Be like a dove that makes its nestat the entrance of a cave.
29. “We have heard that the people of Moab are proud,very proud.They are proud, very proud,and in their hearts they think they are important.”
30. The Lord says,“I know Moab’s great pride, but it is useless.Moab’s bragging accomplishes nothing.
31. So I cry sadly for Moab,for everyone in Moab.I moan for the people from the town of Kir Hareseth.