<h3>A Message About Ammon</h3>49 Concerning the Ammonites: This is what the Lord says:<poetry>“Has Israel no sons? <indent>Has Israel no heir?</indent> Why then has Molek taken possession of Gad? <indent>Why do his people live in its towns?</indent> 2 <poetry>But the days are coming,” <indent>declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>,</indent> “when I will sound the battle cry <indent>against Rabbah of the Ammonites;</indent> it will become a mound of ruins, <indent>and its surrounding villages will be set on fire.</indent> Then Israel will drive out <indent>those who drove her out, ”</indent> says the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. </poetry> 3 <poetry>“Wail, Heshbon, for Ai is destroyed! <indent>Cry out, you inhabitants of Rabbah!</indent> Put on sackcloth and mourn; <indent>rush here and there inside the walls,</indent> for Molek will go into exile, <indent>together with his priests and officials.</indent> </poetry> 4 <poetry>Why do you boast of your valleys, <indent>boast of your valleys so fruitful?</indent> Unfaithful Daughter Ammon, <indent>you trust in your riches and say,</indent> <indent>‘Who will attack me?’ </indent> </poetry> 5 <poetry>I will bring terror on you <indent>from all those around you,”</indent> declares the Lord, the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> Almighty. “Every one of you will be driven away, <indent>and no one will gather the fugitives. </indent><poetry></poetry> 6 <poetry>“Yet afterward, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites,” declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.</poetry> <h3>A Message About Edom </h3> 7 Concerning Edom: This is what the Lord Almighty says:<poetry>“Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? <indent>Has counsel perished from the prudent?</indent> <indent>Has their wisdom decayed?</indent> 8 <poetry>Turn and flee, hide in deep caves, <indent>you who live in Dedan, </indent> for I will bring disaster on Esau <indent>at the time when I punish him.</indent> </poetry> 9 <poetry>If grape pickers came to you, <indent>would they not leave a few grapes?</indent> If thieves came during the night, <indent>would they not steal only as much as they wanted?</indent> </poetry> 10 <poetry>But I will strip Esau bare; <indent>I will uncover his hiding places, </indent> <indent>so that he cannot conceal himself.</indent> His armed men are destroyed, <indent>also his allies and neighbors,</indent> <indent>so there is no one to say,</indent> </poetry> 11 <poetry>‘Leave your fatherless children; I will keep them alive. <indent>Your widows too can depend on me.’”</indent></poetry> 12 This is what the Lord says: “If those who do not deserve to drink the cup must drink it, why should you go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, but must drink it. 13 I swear by myself,” declares the Lord, “that Bozrah will become a ruin and a curse, an object of horror and reproach; and all its towns will be in ruins forever.” <poetry> 14 <poetry>I have heard a message from the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>an envoy was sent to the nations to say,</indent> “Assemble yourselves to attack it! <indent>Rise up for battle!”</indent><poetry></poetry> 15 <poetry>“Now I will make you small among the nations, <indent>despised by mankind.</indent> </poetry> 16 <poetry>The terror you inspire <indent>and the pride of your heart have deceived you,</indent> you who live in the clefts of the rocks, <indent>who occupy the heights of the hill.</indent> Though you build your nest as high as the eagle’s, <indent>from there I will bring you down,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. </poetry> 17 <poetry>“Edom will become an object of horror; <indent>all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff</indent> <indent>because of all its wounds. </indent> </poetry> 18 <poetry>As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown, <indent>along with their neighboring towns,”</indent> says the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, “so no one will live there; <indent>no people will dwell in it.</indent><poetry></poetry> 19 <poetry>“Like a lion coming up from Jordan’s thickets <indent>to a rich pastureland,</indent> I will chase Edom from its land in an instant. <indent>Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this?</indent> Who is like me and who can challenge me? <indent>And what shepherd can stand against me?”</indent><poetry></poetry> 20 <poetry>Therefore, hear what the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> has planned against Edom, <indent>what he has purposed against those who live in Teman: </indent> The young of the flock will be dragged away; <indent>their pasture will be appalled at their fate. </indent> </poetry> 21 <poetry>At the sound of their fall the earth will tremble; <indent>their cry will resound to the Red Sea. </indent> </poetry> 22 <poetry>Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, <indent>spreading its wings over Bozrah. </indent> In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors <indent>will be like the heart of a woman in labor. </indent></poetry> <h3>A Message About Damascus</h3> 23 Concerning Damascus: <poetry>“Hamath and Arpad are dismayed, <indent>for they have heard bad news.</indent> They are disheartened, <indent>troubled like the restless sea. </indent> 24 <poetry>Damascus has become feeble, <indent>she has turned to flee</indent> <indent>and panic has gripped her;</indent> anguish and pain have seized her, <indent>pain like that of a woman in labor. </indent> </poetry> 25 <poetry>Why has the city of renown not been abandoned, <indent>the town in which I delight?</indent> </poetry> 26 <poetry>Surely, her young men will fall in the streets; <indent>all her soldiers will be silenced in that day,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> Almighty. </poetry> 27 <poetry>“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; <indent>it will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. ”</indent></poetry> <h3>A Message About Kedar and Hazor</h3> 28 Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon attacked:This is what the Lord says:<poetry>“Arise, and attack Kedar <indent>and destroy the people of the East. </indent> 29 <poetry>Their tents and their flocks will be taken; <indent>their shelters will be carried off</indent> <indent>with all their goods and camels.</indent> People will shout to them, <indent>‘Terror on every side!’</indent><poetry></poetry> 30 <poetry>“Flee quickly away! <indent>Stay in deep caves, you who live in Hazor, ”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has plotted against you; <indent>he has devised a plan against you.</indent><poetry></poetry> 31 <poetry>“Arise and attack a nation at ease, <indent>which lives in confidence,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, “a nation that has neither gates nor bars; <indent>its people live far from danger.</indent> </poetry> 32 <poetry>Their camels will become plunder, <indent>and their large herds will be spoils of war.</indent> I will scatter to the winds those who are in distant places <indent>and will bring disaster on them from every side,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. </poetry> 33 <poetry>“Hazor will become a haunt of jackals, <indent>a desolate place forever.</indent> No one will live there; <indent>no people will dwell in it.”</indent></poetry> <h3>A Message About Elam</h3> 34 This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam, early in the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah: 35 This is what the Lord Almighty says:<poetry>“See, I will break the bow of Elam, <indent>the mainstay of their might.</indent> 36 <poetry>I will bring against Elam the four winds <indent>from the four quarters of heaven; </indent> I will scatter them to the four winds, <indent>and there will not be a nation</indent> <indent>where Elam’s exiles do not go.</indent> </poetry> 37 <poetry>I will shatter Elam before their foes, <indent>before those who want to kill them;</indent> I will bring disaster on them, <indent>even my fierce anger,” </indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. “I will pursue them with the sword <indent>until I have made an end of them.</indent> </poetry> 38 <poetry>I will set my throne in Elam <indent>and destroy her king and officials,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.<poetry></poetry> 39 <poetry>“Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam <indent>in days to come,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.</poetry>

Jeremiah 49:1

Concerning the Ammonites:<cr>1</cr> <pb/>This is what the Lord says:<pb/><poetry>“Has Israel no sons? <indent>Has Israel no heir?</indent> Why then has Molek<ft>1</ft><cr>2</cr> taken possession of Gad?<cr>3</cr> <indent>Why do his people live in its towns?</indent>

But the days are coming,” <indent>declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>,</indent> “when I will sound the battle cry<cr>1</cr> <indent>against Rabbah<cr>2</cr> of the Ammonites;</indent> it will become a mound of ruins,<cr>3</cr> <indent>and its surrounding villages will be set on fire.</indent> Then Israel will drive out <indent>those who drove her out,<cr>4</cr> ”</indent> says the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.

Jeremiah 49:2

“Wail, Heshbon,<cr>1</cr> for Ai<cr>2</cr> is destroyed! <indent>Cry out, you inhabitants of Rabbah!</indent> Put on sackcloth<cr>3</cr> and mourn; <indent>rush here and there inside the walls,</indent> for Molek<cr>4</cr> will go into exile,<cr>5</cr> <indent>together with his priests and officials.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:3

Why do you boast of your valleys, <indent>boast of your valleys so fruitful?</indent> Unfaithful Daughter Ammon,<cr>1</cr> <indent>you trust in your riches<cr>2</cr> and say,</indent> <indent>‘Who will attack me?’<cr>3</cr> </indent>

Jeremiah 49:4

I will bring terror on you <indent>from all those around you,”</indent> declares the Lord, the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> Almighty. “Every one of you will be driven away, <indent>and no one will gather the fugitives.<cr>1</cr> </indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:5

“Yet afterward, I will restore<cr>1</cr> the fortunes of the Ammonites,” declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.

Jeremiah 49:6

A Message About Edom<cr>1</cr> <cr>2</cr>

Jeremiah 49:7

Concerning Edom:<cr>1</cr> <pb/>This is what the Lord Almighty says:<pb/><poetry>“Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?<cr>2</cr> <indent>Has counsel perished from the prudent?</indent> <indent>Has their wisdom decayed?</indent>

Turn and flee, hide in deep caves,<cr>1</cr> <indent>you who live in Dedan,<cr>2</cr> </indent> for I will bring disaster on Esau <indent>at the time when I punish him.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:8

If grape pickers came to you, <indent>would they not leave a few grapes?</indent> If thieves came during the night, <indent>would they not steal only as much as they wanted?</indent>

Jeremiah 49:9

But I will strip Esau bare; <indent>I will uncover his hiding places,<cr>1</cr> </indent> <indent>so that he cannot conceal himself.</indent> His armed men are destroyed, <indent>also his allies and neighbors,</indent> <indent>so there is no one<cr>2</cr> to say,</indent>

Jeremiah 49:10

‘Leave your fatherless children;<cr>1</cr> I will keep them alive. <indent>Your widows<cr>2</cr> too can depend on me.’”</indent>

Jeremiah 49:11

This is what the Lord says: “If those who do not deserve to drink the cup<cr>1</cr> must drink it, why should you go unpunished?<cr>2</cr> You will not go unpunished, but must drink it.

Jeremiah 49:12

I swear<cr>1</cr> by myself,” declares the Lord, “that Bozrah<cr>2</cr> will become a ruin and a curse,<ft>1</ft> an object of horror<cr>3</cr> and reproach;<cr>4</cr> and all its towns will be in ruins forever.”<cr>5</cr> <pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:13

I have heard a message from the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>; <indent>an envoy was sent to the nations to say,</indent> “Assemble yourselves to attack it! <indent>Rise up for battle!”</indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:14

“Now I will make you small among the nations, <indent>despised by mankind.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:15

The terror you inspire <indent>and the pride<cr>1</cr> of your heart have deceived you,</indent> you who live in the clefts of the rocks,<cr>2</cr> <indent>who occupy the heights of the hill.</indent> Though you build your nest<cr>3</cr> as high as the eagle’s, <indent>from there I will bring you down,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.

Jeremiah 49:16

“Edom will become an object of horror;<cr>1</cr> <indent>all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff</indent> <indent>because of all its wounds.<cr>2</cr> </indent>

Jeremiah 49:17

As Sodom<cr>1</cr> and Gomorrah<cr>2</cr> were overthrown, <indent>along with their neighboring towns,”</indent> says the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, “so no one will live there; <indent>no people will dwell<cr>3</cr> in it.</indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:18

“Like a lion<cr>1</cr> coming up from Jordan’s thickets<cr>2</cr> <indent>to a rich pastureland,</indent> I will chase Edom from its land in an instant. <indent>Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this?</indent> Who is like<cr>3</cr> me and who can challenge me?<cr>4</cr> <indent>And what shepherd<cr>5</cr> can stand against me?”</indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:19

Therefore, hear what the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> has planned against Edom,<cr>1</cr> <indent>what he has purposed<cr>2</cr> against those who live in Teman:<cr>3</cr> </indent> The young of the flock<cr>4</cr> will be dragged away; <indent>their pasture will be appalled at their fate.<cr>5</cr> </indent>

Jeremiah 49:20

At the sound of their fall the earth will tremble;<cr>1</cr> <indent>their cry<cr>2</cr> will resound to the Red Sea.<ft>1</ft></indent>

Jeremiah 49:21

Look! An eagle will soar and swoop<cr>1</cr> down, <indent>spreading its wings over Bozrah.<cr>2</cr> </indent> In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors<cr>3</cr> <indent>will be like the heart of a woman in labor.<cr>4</cr> </indent>

Jeremiah 49:22

Jeremiah 49:23

Concerning Damascus:<cr>1</cr> <pb/><poetry>“Hamath<cr>2</cr> and Arpad<cr>3</cr> are dismayed, <indent>for they have heard bad news.</indent> They are disheartened, <indent>troubled like<ft>1</ft> the restless sea.<cr>4</cr> </indent>

Damascus has become feeble, <indent>she has turned to flee</indent> <indent>and panic has gripped her;</indent> anguish and pain have seized her, <indent>pain like that of a woman in labor.<cr>1</cr> </indent>

Jeremiah 49:24

Why has the city of renown not been abandoned, <indent>the town in which I delight?</indent>

Jeremiah 49:25

Surely, her young men<cr>1</cr> will fall in the streets; <indent>all her soldiers will be silenced<cr>2</cr> in that day,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> Almighty.

Jeremiah 49:26

“I will set fire<cr>1</cr> to the walls of Damascus;<cr>2</cr> <indent>it will consume<cr>3</cr> the fortresses of Ben-Hadad.<cr>4</cr> ”</indent>

Jeremiah 49:27

Jeremiah 49:28

Concerning Kedar<cr>1</cr> and the kingdoms of Hazor,<cr>2</cr> which Nebuchadnezzar<cr>3</cr> king of Babylon attacked:<pb/>This is what the Lord says:<pb/><poetry>“Arise, and attack Kedar <indent>and destroy the people of the East.<cr>4</cr> </indent>

Their tents and their flocks<cr>1</cr> will be taken; <indent>their shelters will be carried off</indent> <indent>with all their goods and camels.</indent> People will shout to them, <indent>‘Terror<cr>2</cr> on every side!’</indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:29

“Flee quickly away! <indent>Stay in deep caves,<cr>1</cr> you who live in Hazor,<cr>2</cr> ”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. “Nebuchadnezzar<cr>3</cr> king of Babylon has plotted against you; <indent>he has devised a plan against you.</indent><pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:30

“Arise and attack a nation at ease, <indent>which lives in confidence,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>, “a nation that has neither gates nor bars;<cr>1</cr> <indent>its people live far from danger.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:31

Their camels<cr>1</cr> will become plunder, <indent>and their large herds<cr>2</cr> will be spoils of war.</indent> I will scatter to the winds<cr>3</cr> those who are in distant places<ft>1</ft><cr>4</cr> <indent>and will bring disaster on them from every side,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.

Jeremiah 49:32

“Hazor<cr>1</cr> will become a haunt of jackals,<cr>2</cr> <indent>a desolate<cr>3</cr> place forever.</indent> No one will live there; <indent>no people will dwell<cr>4</cr> in it.”</indent>

Jeremiah 49:33

Jeremiah 49:34

This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam,<cr>1</cr> early in the reign of Zedekiah<cr>2</cr> king of Judah:

This is what the Lord Almighty says:<pb/><poetry>“See, I will break the bow<cr>1</cr> of Elam, <indent>the mainstay of their might.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:35

I will bring against Elam the four winds<cr>1</cr> <indent>from the four quarters of heaven;<cr>2</cr> </indent> I will scatter them to the four winds, <indent>and there will not be a nation</indent> <indent>where Elam’s exiles do not go.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:36

I will shatter Elam before their foes, <indent>before those who want to kill them;</indent> I will bring disaster on them, <indent>even my fierce anger,”<cr>1</cr> </indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>. “I will pursue them with the sword<cr>2</cr> <indent>until I have made an end of them.</indent>

Jeremiah 49:37

I will set my throne in Elam <indent>and destroy her king and officials,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.<pb/><poetry>

Jeremiah 49:38

“Yet I will restore<cr>1</cr> the fortunes of Elam <indent>in days to come,”</indent> declares the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap>.

Jeremiah 49:39

 1 Concerning the Ammonites:   This is what the Lord says: “Has Israel no sons? Has Israel no heir? Why then has Molek    taken possession of Gad?   Why do his people live in its towns?  2 But the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will sound the battle cry   against Rabbah   of the Ammonites; it will become a mound of ruins,   and its surrounding villages will be set on fire. Then Israel will drive out those who drove her out,  ” says the Lord.  3 “Wail, Heshbon,   for Ai   is destroyed! Cry out, you inhabitants of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth   and mourn; rush here and there inside the walls, for Molek   will go into exile,   together with his priests and officials.  4 Why do you boast of your valleys, boast of your valleys so fruitful? Unfaithful Daughter Ammon,   you trust in your riches   and say, ‘Who will attack me?’    5 I will bring terror on you from all those around you,” declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty. “Every one of you will be driven away, and no one will gather the fugitives.    6 “Yet afterward, I will restore   the fortunes of the Ammonites,” declares the Lord. 7 Concerning Edom:   This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?   Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?  8 Turn and flee, hide in deep caves,   you who live in Dedan,   for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time when I punish him.  9 If grape pickers came to you, would they not leave a few grapes? If thieves came during the night, would they not steal only as much as they wanted?  10 But I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places,   so that he cannot conceal himself. His armed men are destroyed, also his allies and neighbors, so there is no one   to say,  11 ‘Leave your fatherless children;   I will keep them alive. Your widows   too can depend on me.’” 12 This is what the Lord says: “If those who do not deserve to drink the cup   must drink it, why should you go unpunished?   You will not go unpunished, but must drink it. 13 I swear   by myself,” declares the Lord, “that Bozrah   will become a ruin and a curse,  an object of horror   and reproach;   and all its towns will be in ruins forever.”    14 I have heard a message from the Lord; an envoy was sent to the nations to say, “Assemble yourselves to attack it! Rise up for battle!”  15 “Now I will make you small among the nations, despised by mankind.  16 The terror you inspire and the pride   of your heart have deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks,   who occupy the heights of the hill. Though you build your nest   as high as the eagle’s, from there I will bring you down,” declares the Lord.  17 “Edom will become an object of horror;   all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff because of all its wounds.    18 As Sodom   and Gomorrah   were overthrown, along with their neighboring towns,” says the Lord, “so no one will live there; no people will dwell   in it.  19 “Like a lion   coming up from Jordan’s thickets   to a rich pastureland, I will chase Edom from its land in an instant. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? Who is like   me and who can challenge me?   And what shepherd   can stand against me?”  20 Therefore, hear what the Lord has planned against Edom,   what he has purposed   against those who live in Teman:   The young of the flock   will be dragged away; their pasture will be appalled at their fate.    21 At the sound of their fall the earth will tremble;   their cry   will resound to the Red Sea.   22 Look! An eagle will soar and swoop   down, spreading its wings over Bozrah.   In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors   will be like the heart of a woman in labor.   23 Concerning Damascus:   “Hamath   and Arpad   are dismayed, for they have heard bad news. They are disheartened, troubled like  the restless sea.    24 Damascus has become feeble, she has turned to flee and panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her, pain like that of a woman in labor.    25 Why has the city of renown not been abandoned, the town in which I delight?  26 Surely, her young men   will fall in the streets; all her soldiers will be silenced   in that day,” declares the Lord Almighty.  27 “I will set fire   to the walls of Damascus;   it will consume   the fortresses of Ben-Hadad.  ” 28 Concerning Kedar   and the kingdoms of Hazor,   which Nebuchadnezzar   king of Babylon attacked: This is what the Lord says: “Arise, and attack Kedar and destroy the people of the East.    29 Their tents and their flocks   will be taken; their shelters will be carried off with all their goods and camels. People will shout to them, ‘Terror   on every side!’  30 “Flee quickly away! Stay in deep caves,   you who live in Hazor,  ” declares the Lord. “Nebuchadnezzar   king of Babylon has plotted against you; he has devised a plan against you.  31 “Arise and attack a nation at ease, which lives in confidence,” declares the Lord, “a nation that has neither gates nor bars;   its people live far from danger.  32 Their camels   will become plunder, and their large herds   will be spoils of war. I will scatter to the winds   those who are in distant places    and will bring disaster on them from every side,” declares the Lord.  33 “Hazor   will become a haunt of jackals,   a desolate   place forever. No one will live there; no people will dwell   in it.” 34 This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam,   early in the reign of Zedekiah   king of Judah: 35 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “See, I will break the bow   of Elam, the mainstay of their might.  36 I will bring against Elam the four winds   from the four quarters of heaven;   I will scatter them to the four winds, and there will not be a nation where Elam’s exiles do not go.  37 I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who want to kill them; I will bring disaster on them, even my fierce anger,”   declares the Lord. “I will pursue them with the sword   until I have made an end of them.  38 I will set my throne in Elam and destroy her king and officials,” declares the Lord.  39 “Yet I will restore   the fortunes of Elam in days to come,” declares the Lord.

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