with its king and leaders. I, the Lord, have spoken!
You thought you could be saved by your power and wealth, but you will be captured along with your god Chemosh, his priests, and officials.
“What I saw in my vision hasn't happened yet. But someday, a king of Israel will appear like a star. He will wipe out you Moabites and destroy those tribes who live in the desert.
My decision is final— your army will be crushed, and your power broken.
God brings down rulers and turns them into nothing.
Be smart, all you rulers, and pay close attention.
puts mighty kings to shame, and takes away their power.
Everyone will admit that I was right when their rulers are thrown down a rocky cliff,
You people are doomed! You twist the truth and trample on justice.
I am the Lord, and I know your terrible sins. You cheat honest people and take bribes; you rob the poor of justice.
Horses can't gallop on rocks; oceans can't be plowed. But you have turned justice and fairness into bitter poison.