^{15 Ref} Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts.

^{16 Ref} The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.

^{17 Ref} All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!