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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The verse 38 is found in chapter 48 of Jeremiah. The second part of the oracle continues to denounce Moab’s arrogance, but ends with a promise of future restoration. The prophetic lament over the nation shows that judgment is not viewed with indifference. The final restoration introduces a note of mercy even after a long catalog of destruction.
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Auf allen Dächern und Gassen, allenthalben in Moab, wird man Klagen; denn ich habe Moab zerbrochen wie ein unwertes Gefäß, spricht der HERR.
Sobre todas las techumbres de Moab y en sus calles, todo él será llanto; porque yo quebranté a Moab como a vaso que no agrada, dice Jehová.
Sur tous les toits de Moab et dans ses places, Ce ne sont que lamentations, Parce que j'ai brisé Moab comme un vase qui n'a pas de prix, Dit l'Eternel.
Sopra tutti i tetti di Moab, e nelle sue piazze, non vi sarà altro che cordoglio; perciocchè io ho rotto Moab, come un vaso del quale non si fa stima alcuna, dice il Signore.
Sobre todos os telhados de Moabe e nas suas ruas haverá um pranto geral; porque quebrei a Moabe, como a um vaso que não agrada, diz o SENHOR.
在 摩押 的各房頂上和街市上到處有人哀哭,因我打碎 摩押 ,好像打碎無人喜愛的器皿。這是耶和華說的。
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