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.
44. “People will run from fear,but they will fall into the pits.Anyone who climbs out of the pitswill be caught in the traps.I will bring the year of punishment to Moab,” says the Lord.