11. "Leave me your orphans,and I’ll look after them;trust your widows into my care."
12. The Lord proclaims: If the innocent must drink the cup, why do you expect to escape punishment? You won’t! You will drink it!
13. I myself swear, declares the Lord, that Bozrah will become an object of horror and scorn, a wasteland and a curse. And all of its towns will lie in ruins forever.
14. I have heard a report from the Lordthat a messenger is sent among the nations:Join forces and come against her;prepare for war!
15. I’m about to cut you down to size before the nations;you will be scorned by everyone.
16. The terror you have inflicted on others has deceived you,as has your own pride.Though you live in a fortressand occupy the high ground;though you nest on high like the eagles,I will bring you down,declares the Lord.
17. Then Edom will become a wasteland.All who pass by will be shocked by its injuries.