Now allthe Moabitesheardthat the kingshad comeup to fightagainst them. And allwho were able to puton armorand olderwere summonedand stoodon the border.
Then the kingof Israelreplied,"Tell[him], 'Let not him who girdson [his armor] boastlike him who takes[it] off.'"
It happenedin the morningabout the time of offeringthe sacrifice,that behold,watercameby the wayof Edom,and the countrywas filledwith water.
They roseearlyin the morning,and the sunshoneon the water,and the Moabitessawthe wateropposite[them] as redas blood.
Stand firmtherefore,HAVING GIRDEDYOUR LOINSWITH TRUTH,and HAVING PUTON THE BREASTPLATEOF RIGHTEOUSNESS,
