I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds.
Parallel translations
- WEB I know his wrath,” says Yahweh, “that it is nothing; his boastings have worked nothing.
- KJV I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.
- NKJV “I know his wrath,” says the Lord, “But it is not right; His lies have made nothing right.
- NASB “I know his fury,” declares the Lord, “But it is futile; His idle boasts have accomplished nothing.
- NLT I know about his insolence,” says the Lord, “but his boasts are empty— as empty as his deeds.
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Quick answer
The LORD knows Moab's insolence is empty, and her boasts have accomplished nothing.
Overview
God declares that Moab's arrogant boasting is hollow and powerless to achieve what it claims. Her self-confidence is exposed as futile before the One who sees all. This unmasking of empty boasting reminds us that only what is done in dependence on God endures, while human pride comes to nothing.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Jer 50:36A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.
- Ps 33:10The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.
- Isa 16:6We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.
- Prov 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Job 9:12–13If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’
- Isa 37:28–29But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me.
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