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Jeremiah 48:11

New American Bible - revised edition

Moab has been resting from its youth, suspended above its dregs, Never poured from flask to flask, never driven into exile. Thus it retained its flavor, its bouquet is not lost.

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Our souls are more than sated with mockery from the insolent, with contempt from the arrogant.

He will redeem my soul in peace from those who war against me, though there are many who oppose me.

For the straying of the naive kills them, the smugness of fools destroys them.

We have heard of the pride of Moab, how very proud he is, Of his haughtiness, pride, and arrogance that his empty words do not match.

The earth shall be utterly laid waste, utterly stripped, for the Lord has decreed this word.

On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.

I spoke to you when you were secure, but you answered, “I will not listen.” This has been your way from your youth, not to listen to my voice.

Be assured! The days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will send him wine-makers to decant the wine; they shall empty its flasks and smash its jars.

We have heard of the pride of Moab, pride beyond bounds: His loftiness, his pride, his scorn, his insolent heart.

“He consumed me, defeated me, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon; he left me like an empty vessel, Swallowed me like a sea monster, filled his belly with my delicacies and cast me out.

“Plunder the silver, plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, to wealth in every precious thing!

One who scatters has come up against you; guard the rampart, Watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal all your strength!

At that time, I will search Jerusalem with lamps, I will punish the people who settle like dregs in wine, Who say in their hearts, “The Lord will not do good, nor will he do harm.”

I am consumed with anger toward the complacent nations; When I was only a little angry, they compounded the disaster.




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