We have heard a report from the Lord. An envoy was sent among the nations, saying, "Arise! Let us make war against Edom!"

"Look! I will make you insignificant among the nations; you will be utterly despised.

You have been tricked by the pride of your heart, O you whose living-place is in the cracks of the rock, whose house is high up; who has said in his heart, Who will make me come down to earth?

Though you soar high like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, I will bring you down even from there," declares the Lord.

Unto the border sent thee have all thine allies, Forgotten thee, prevailed over thee, have thy friends, Thy bread they make a snare under thee, There is no understanding in him!

And -- thou dost not look on the day of thy brother, On the day of his alienation, Nor dost thou rejoice over sons of Judah, In the day of their destruction, Nor make great thy mouth in a day of distress.