Verse 10

Jeremiah 48:10

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10 Cursed are those who refuse to do the LORD’s work, who hold back their swords from shedding blood!

Original Language Text

hebrew

אָר֗וּר עֹשֶׂ֛ה מְלֶ֥אכֶת יְהוָ֖ה רְמִיָּ֑ה וְ/אָר֕וּר מֹנֵ֥עַ חַרְבּ֖/וֹ מִ/דָּֽם

English Translation

Cursed is the one who does the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed is the one who keeps back his sword from blood.

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Chapter 48 Context

1 This message was given concerning Moab. This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God (Elohim) o... Focus ↗

2 No one will ever brag about Moab again, for in Heshbon there is a plot to destroy her. ‘Come,’... Focus ↗

3 Listen to the cries from Horonaim, cries of devastation and great destruction. Focus ↗

4 All Moab is destroyed. Her little ones will cry out. Focus ↗

5 Her refugees weep bitterly, climbing the slope to Luhith. They cry out in terror, descendin... Focus ↗

6 Flee for your lives! Hide in the wilderness! Focus ↗

7 Because you have trusted in your wealth and skill, you will be taken captive. Your god Chemosh... Focus ↗

8 “All the towns will be destroyed, and no one will escape — either on the plateaus or in the va... Focus ↗

9 Oh, that Moab had wings so she could fly away, for her towns will be left empty, with no on... Focus ↗

10 Cursed are those who refuse to do the LORD’s work, who hold back their swords from shedding blood...

11 “From his earliest history, Moab has lived in peace, never going into exile. He is like wine t... Focus ↗

12 But the time is coming soon,” says the LORD, “when I will send men to pour him from his jar. T... Focus ↗

13 At last Moab will be ashamed of his idol Chemosh, as the people of Israel were ashamed of their g... Focus ↗

14 “You used to boast, ‘We are heroes, mighty men of war.’ Focus ↗

15 But now Moab and his towns will be destroyed. His most promising youth are doomed to slaughter,”<... Focus ↗

16 “Destruction is coming fast for Moab; calamity threatens ominously. Focus ↗

17 You friends of Moab, weep for him and cry! See how the strong scepter is broken, how the be... Focus ↗

18 “Come down from your glory and sit in the dust, you people of Dibon, for those who destroy Moa... Focus ↗

19 You people of Aroer, stand beside the road and watch. Shout to those who flee from Moab, ‘W... Focus ↗

20 “And the reply comes back, ‘Moab lies in ruins, disgraced; weep and wail! Tell it by the ba... Focus ↗

21 Judgment has been poured out on the towns of the plateau — on Holon and Jahaz and Mephaath, Focus ↗

22 on Dibon and Nebo and Beth-diblathaim, Focus ↗

23 on Kiriathaim and Beth-gamul and Beth-meon, Focus ↗

24 on Kerioth and Bozrah — all the towns of Moab, far and near. Focus ↗

25 “The strength of Moab has ended. His arm has been broken,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

26 “Let him stagger and fall like a drunkard, for he has rebelled against the LORD. Moab will wal... Focus ↗

27 Did you not ridicule the people of Israel? Were they caught in the company of thieves that you... Focus ↗

28 “You people of Moab, flee from your towns and live in the caves. Hide like doves that nest ... Focus ↗

29 We have all heard of the pride of Moab, for his pride is very great. We know of his lofty prid... Focus ↗

30 I know about his insolence,” says the LORD, “but his boasts are empty — as empty as his dee... Focus ↗

31 So now I wail for Moab; yes, I will mourn for Moab. My heart is broken for the men of Kir-hare... Focus ↗

32 “You people of Sibmah, rich in vineyards, I will weep for you even more than I did for Jazer. ... Focus ↗

33 Joy and gladness are gone from fruitful Moab. The presses yield no wine. No one treads the gra... Focus ↗

34 “Instead, their awful cries of terror can be heard from Heshbon clear across to Elealeh and Jahaz; f... Focus ↗

35 “I will put an end to Moab,” says the LORD, “for the people offer sacrifices at the pagan shrines an... Focus ↗

36 My heart moans like a flute for Moab and Kir-hareseth, for all their wealth has disappeared. Focus ↗

37 The people shave their heads and beards in mourning. They slash their hands and put on clothes made... Focus ↗

38 There is crying and sorrow in every Moabite home and on every street. For I have smashed Moab like a... Focus ↗

39 How it is shattered! Hear the wailing! See the shame of Moab! It has become an object of ridicule, a... Focus ↗

40 This is what the LORD says: “Look! The enemy swoops down like an eagle, spreading his wings over... Focus ↗

41 Its cities will fall, and its strongholds will be seized. Even the mightiest warriors will be... Focus ↗

42 Moab will no longer be a nation, for it has boasted against the LORD. Focus ↗

43 “Terror and traps and snares will be your lot, O Moab,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

44 “Those who flee in terror will fall into a trap, and those who escape the trap will step into a s... Focus ↗

45 “The people flee as far as Heshbon but are unable to go on. For a fire comes from Heshbon, ... Focus ↗

46 “What sorrow awaits you, O people of Moab! The people of the god Chemosh are destroyed! Your s... Focus ↗

47 But I will restore the fortunes of Moab in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken!” This i... Focus ↗

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Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: Chapter 48 (47 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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