Jeremiah 48:1-8

1About Moab, this is what the Lord of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Woe to Nebo, because it is about to be destroyed; Kiriathaim will be put to shame; it will be taken captive. The fortress will be put to shame and dismayed!

2There is no longer praise for Moab; they plan harm against her in Heshbon: Come, let’s cut her off from nationhood. Also, Madmen, you will be silenced; the sword will follow you.

3A voice cries out from Horonaim, “devastation and a crushing blow!”

4Moab will be shattered; her little ones will cry out.

5For on the Ascent to Luhith they will be weeping continually, and on the descent to Horonaim will be heard cries of distress over the destruction:

6Flee! Save your lives! Be like a juniper bush in the wilderness.

7Because you trust in your works and treasures, you will be captured also. Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.

8The destroyer will move against every town; not one town will escape. The valley will perish, and the plain will be annihilated, as the Lord has said.