15. Moab has been devastated, and they have cut down her cities. And her elect young men have descended to slaughter. So says the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts.
16. The passing away of Moab draws near and arrives. Its evil will rush forward with great speed.
17. Console him, all you who surround him and all you who know his name. Say: 'How has the strong staff become broken, the glorious staff?'