1 About Moab, this is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says:Woe to Nebo, because it is about to be destroyed;Kiriathaim will be put to shame; it will be taken captive.The fortress will be put to shame and dismayed!
2 There is no longer praise for Moab;they plan harm against her in Heshbon: Come, let’s cut her off from nationhood.Also, Madmen, you will be silenced;the sword will pursue you.
3 A voice cries out from Horonaim, “devastation and great disaster!”
4 Moab will be shattered;her little ones will cry out.
5 For on the Ascent to Luhiththey will be weeping continually, and on the descent to Horonaimwill be heard cries of distress over the destruction: