40 For this is what the Lord says:

Look! He will swoop down like an eagle
and spread his wings against Moab.(A)
41 The towns have[a] been captured,
and the strongholds seized.
In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors
will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.(B)

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  1. 48:41 Or Kerioth has

40 This is what the Lord says:

“Look! An eagle is swooping(A) down,
    spreading its wings(B) over Moab.
41 Kerioth[a](C) will be captured
    and the strongholds taken.
In that day the hearts of Moab’s warriors(D)
    will be like the heart of a woman in labor.(E)

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  1. Jeremiah 48:41 Or The cities