16:6 We have heard about Moab’s pride,
their great arrogance,
their boasting, pride, and excess. 1
But their boastful claims are empty! 2
16:7 So Moab wails over its demise 3 –
they all wail!
Completely devastated, they moan
about what has happened to the raisin cakes of Kir Hareseth. 4
16:8 For the fields of Heshbon are dried up,
as well as the vines of Sibmah.
The rulers of the nations trample all over its vines,
which reach Jazer and spread to the desert;
their shoots spread out and cross the sea.
16:9 So I weep along with Jazer 5
over the vines of Sibmah.
I will saturate you 6 with my tears, Heshbon and Elealeh,
for the conquering invaders shout triumphantly
over your fruit and crops. 7