I myself know his insolence, says the Lord; his boasts are false; his deeds are false.
The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up,
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.
We have heard of the pride of Moab —how proud he is!— of his arrogance, his pride, and his insolence; his boasts are false.
A sword against the diviners, so that they may become fools! A sword against her warriors, so that they may be dismayed!