³⁸^*On all the housetops of Moab and in all its public squares there is nothing but mourning, because I have broken Moab like a jar that no one wants.

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Cross references

*48.1–47: Ez 25:8–11; Am 2:1–3; Zep 2:8–11

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

On all the housetops of Moab and in the squares there is nothing but lamentation, for I have broken Moab like a vessel for which no one cares, declares the Lord.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

On all the roofs in Moab

and in the public squares

there is nothing but mourning,

for I have broken Moab

like a jar that no one wants,”

declares the Lord.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

On all the rooftops of Moab and in her public squares, everyone is mourning because I have shattered Moab like a jar no one wants.” This is the Lord’s declaration.

NLTNew Living Translation

There is crying and sorrow in every Moabite home and on every street. For I have smashed Moab like an old, unwanted jar.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

On all the roofs of Moab, and in its public squares,

there is wailing everywhere.

For I have broken Moab like a vessel,

there is no delight in it,” declares Yahweh.

KJV 1900King James Version

There shall be lamentation generally upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof:

For I have broken Moab like a vessel wherein is no pleasure, saith the Lord.

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