35 I will put an end in Moabto those who make offerings at her places of worship.I will put an end to those who sacrifice to other gods.I, the Lord, affirm it!
36 So my heart moans for Moablike a flute playing a funeral song.Yes, like a flute playing a funeral song,my heart moans for the people of Kir Heres.For the wealth they have gained will perish.
37 For all of them will shave their heads in mourning.They will all cut off their beards to show their sorrow.They will all make gashes in their hands.They will all put on sackcloth.
38 On all the housetops in Moaband in all its public squaresthere will be nothing but mourning.For I will break Moab like an unwanted jar.I, the Lord, affirm it!
39 Oh, how shattered Moab will be! Oh, how her people will wail!Oh, how she will turn away in shame!Moab will become an object of ridicule,a terrifying sight to all the nations that surround her.”
40 For the Lord says,“Look! Like an eagle with outspread wingsa nation will swoop down on Moab.
41 Her towns will be captured.Her fortresses will be taken.At that time the soldiers of Moab will be frightened like a woman in labor.