Add parallel Print Page Options

29 “We have heard that the people of Moab are ·proud [arrogant],
    very ·proud [arrogant].
They are proud, very ·proud [arrogant],
    and in their hearts ·they think they are important [L are exalted; Ps. 131].”
30 The Lord says,
    “I know ·Moab’s great pride [L his insolence], but it is ·useless [false].
    Moab’s bragging accomplishes nothing.
31 So I ·cry sadly [wail] for Moab,
    for everyone in Moab.
    I ·moan [mourn] for the people from the town of Kir Hareseth.

Read full chapter

29 “We have heard of Moab’s pride(A)
    how great is her arrogance!—
of her insolence, her pride, her conceit
    and the haughtiness(B) of her heart.
30 I know her insolence but it is futile,”
declares the Lord,
    “and her boasts(C) accomplish nothing.
31 Therefore I wail(D) over Moab,
    for all Moab I cry out,
    I moan for the people of Kir Hareseth.(E)

Read full chapter