35. I will stop Moabfrom making burnt offerings at the places of worshipand from burning incense to their gods,” says the Lord.
36. “My heart cries sadly for Moab like a flute playing a funeral song.It cries like a flute for the people from Kir Hareseth.The money they made has all been taken away.
37. Every head has been shavedand every beard cut off.Everyone’s hands are cut,and everyone wears rough cloth around his waist.
38. People are crying on every roof in Moaband in every public square.There is nothing but sadness,because I have broken Moablike a jar no one wants,” says the Lord.
39. “Moab is shattered! The people are crying!Moab turns away in shame!People all around her make fun of her.The things that happened fill them with great fear.”
40. This is what the Lord says:“Look! Someone is coming, like an eagle diving down from the skyand spreading its wings over Moab.
41. The towns of Moab will be captured,and the strong, walled cities will be defeated.At that time Moab’s warriors will be frightened,like a woman who is having a baby.
42. The nation of Moab will be destroyed,because they thought they were greater than the Lord.
43. Fear, deep pits, and traps wait for you,people of Moab,” says the Lord.