12 That is why the days are coming,” declares the Lord,“when I will send people to pour Moab out of its jarsand to smash its pitchers.
13 Then Moab will be ashamed of Chemoshas the nation of Israel was ashamed when it trusted Bethel.
14 “How can you say, ‘We are soldiers and warriors’?
15 The enemy will attack Moab and destroy its cities.Its finest young men will be slaughtered,”declares the king, whose name is the Lord of Armies.
16 “Moab’s destruction is coming near; disaster is coming quickly.
17 Mourn over it, all of its neighbors and everyone who knows its fame.Say, ‘Look at the strong staff, the beautiful rod, that is broken!’
18 “People of Dibon, come down from your place of honorand sit on the dry ground.The destroyers of Moab will attack you.They will destroy your fortresses.