I have knowledge of his wrath, says the Lord, that it is nothing; his high-sounding words have done nothing.
The Lord undoes the designs of the nations; he makes the thoughts of the peoples without effect.
For honour does not come from the east, or from the west, or uplifting from the south;
Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.
We have had word of the pride of Moab, how great it is; how he is lifted up in pride and passion: his high words about himself are false.
A sword is on the men of pride, and they will become foolish: a sword is on her men of war, and they will be broken.