1 This is the vision that the Sovereign lord revealed to Obadiah concerning the land of Edom.We have heard a message from the lordthat an ambassador was sent to the nations to say,“Get ready, everyone!Let’s assemble our armies and attack Edom!”
2 The lord says to Edom,“I will cut you down to size among the nations;you will be greatly despised.
3 You have been deceived by your own pridebecause you live in a rock fortressand make your home high in the mountains.‘Who can ever reach us way up here?’you ask boastfully.
4 But even if you soar as high as eaglesand build your nest among the stars,I will bring you crashing down,”says the lord.
5 “If thieves came at night and robbed you(what a disaster awaits you!),they would not take everything.Those who harvest grapesalways leave a few for the poor.But your enemies will wipe you out completely!