1 An oracle against Damascus: Look, Damascus is no longer a city.It has become a ruined heap.
2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken;they will be places for flocks.They will lie down without fear.
3 The fortress disappears from Ephraim, and a kingdom from Damascus.The remnant of Aram will belike the splendor of the Israelites.This is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts.
4 On that daythe splendor of Jacob will fade,and his healthy body will become emaciated.