Jeremiah 48:1-7

YAHWEH’s message for the land of Moab. YAHWEH, God of Israel, Commander of Angel Armies, says to you: “Woe to the people of Nebo, for their city is destroyed! Kiriathaim is captured and totally humiliated. They have torn down her proud fortress and put it to shame. The fame of Moab is no more. In Heshbon, the enemy plotted Moab’s doom: ‘Come, let’s wipe her off the map.’ For indeed, my sword will leave only silence in your town named Silent. Listen, the people of Horonaim cry out: ‘Destruction and violence!’ Moab is shattered, and her little ones cry out in distress. Yes, they are weeping all the way up to Luhith. Yes, all the way down from Horonaim they hear a distressful, painful cry. The people of Moab shout, ‘Flee for your lives and be like a lonely shrub in the desert.’ Moab, you put your faith in your works and your wealth. That is why you, too, will be conquered. Your god Chemosh will go into captivity, along with his priests and officials.