12 The Lord proclaims: If the innocent must drink the cup, why do you expect to escape punishment? You won’t! You will drink it!
13 I myself swear, declares the Lord, that Bozrah will become an object of horror and scorn, a wasteland and a curse. And all of its towns will lie in ruins forever.
14 I have heard a report from the Lordthat a messenger is sent among the nations:Join forces and come against her;prepare for war!
15 I’m about to cut you down to size before the nations;you will be scorned by everyone.
16 The terror you have inflicted on others has deceived you,as has your own pride.Though you live in a fortressand occupy the high ground;though you nest on high like the eagles,I will bring you down,declares the Lord.
17 Then Edom will become a wasteland.All who pass by will be shocked by its injuries.
18 It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrahand their surrounding towns,says the Lord.No one will live there;no human will dwell in it.