a throne will be established in love,(A)
and one will sit on it faithfully[a]
in the tent of David,
judging and pursuing what is right,
quick to execute justice.
We have heard of Moab’s pride(B)
how very proud he is—
his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance,
and his empty boasting.
Therefore let Moab wail;
let every one of them wail for Moab.
You who are completely devastated, mourn
for the raisin cakes(C) of Kir-hareseth.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:5 Or continually

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