Chapter 1

1 The vision of Obadiah.

Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom:

We have heard tidings from the Lord,

and a messenger has been sent among the nations:

“Rise up! let us rise against her for battle!”

2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations,

you shall be utterly despised.

3 The pride of your heart has deceived you,

you who live in the clefts of the rock,*

whose dwelling is high,

who say in your heart,

“Who will bring me down to the ground?”

4 Though you soar aloft like the eagle,

though your nest is set among the stars,

thence I will bring you down,

says the Lord.