40. The Lord says, "Look! Nebuchadnezzar is like an eagle diving down. He is spreading his wings over Moab.
41. Kerioth will be captured. Its forts will be taken. At that time the hearts of Moab's soldiers will tremble in fear. They will be like the heart of a woman having a baby.
42. Moab will be destroyed as a nation. That is because its people thought they were better than I am.
43. You people of Moab," announces the Lord, "terror, a pit and a trap are waiting for you.
44. Anyone who runs away from the terror will fall into the pit. Anyone who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the trap. The time is coming when I will punish Moab," announces the Lord.