16. The calamity of Moab will come soon,and his affliction hastens fast.
17. All you who are about him, mourn for him.And all you who know his name,say, “How the strong staff has been broken,the beautiful rod!”
18. O daughter who inhabits Dibon,come down from your gloryand sit on the parched ground,for the destroyer of Moabwill come upon you,and he will destroy your strongholds.