Jeremiah 48:11

New International Reader's Version

“Moab has been at peace and rest from its earliest days. It is like wine that has not been shaken up. It has not been poured from one jar to another. Moab’s people have not been taken away from their land. They are like wine that tastes as it always did. Its smell has not changed at all.

Cross References

Psalm 123:4

We have had to put up with a lot from those who are proud. They were always laughing at us.

Psalm 55:19

God has been on his throne since ancient times and does not change. He will hear my enemies and make them humble. That’s because they have no respect for God.

Proverbs 1:32

“The wrong path that childish people take will kill them. Foolish people will be destroyed by being satisfied with the way they live.

Isaiah 16:6

We have heard all about Moab’s pride. We have heard how very proud they are. They think they are so much better than others. They brag about themselves. But all their bragging is nothing but empty words.

Isaiah 24:3

The earth will be completely destroyed. Everything of value will be taken out of it. That’s what the Lord has said.

Isaiah 25:6

On Mount Zion the Lord who rules over all will prepare a feast for all the nations. The best and richest foods and the finest aged wines will be served.

Jeremiah 22:21

When you felt secure, I warned you. But you said, ‘I won’t listen!’ You have acted like that ever since you were young. You have not obeyed me.

Jeremiah 48:12

But other days are coming,” announces the Lord. “At that time I will send people who pour wine from pitchers. They will pour Moab out like wine. They will empty its pitchers. They will smash its jars.

Jeremiah 48:29

“We have heard all about Moab’s pride. We have heard how very proud they are. They think they are so much better than others. Their pride reaches deep down inside their hearts.

Jeremiah 51:34

The people of Jerusalem say, “Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, has destroyed us. He has thrown us into a panic. He has emptied us out like a jar. Like a snake he has swallowed us up. He has filled his stomach with our rich food. Then he has spit us out of his mouth.”

Nahum 2:10

Nineveh is destroyed, robbed and stripped! Hearts melt away in fear. Knees give way. Bodies tremble with fear. Everyone’s face turns pale.

Nahum 2:2

Assyria once took everything of value from God’s people. Its army destroyed all their vines. But the Lord will bring back the glory of Jacob’s people. He’ll make Israel glorious again.

Zephaniah 1:12

At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish those who are so contented. They are like wine that has not been shaken up. They think, ‘The Lord won’t do anything. He won’t do anything good or bad.’

Zechariah 1:15

And I am very angry with the nations that feel secure. I was only a little angry with my people. But the nations went too far and tried to wipe them out.”