^{17 Ref} I see it, but not now; I behold it, but not near; A star hath proceeded from Jacob, And a sceptre hath risen from Israel, And hath smitten corners of Moab, And hath destroyed all sons of Sheth.

^{18 Ref} And Edom hath been a possession, And Seir hath been a possession, `for' its enemies, And Israel is doing valiantly;