Obadiah 1:1-6 ▼

1 This is the vision that the Sovereign LORD revealed to Obadiah concerning the land of Edom. We have heard a message from the LORD that an ambassador was sent to the nations to say, “Get ready, everyone! Let’s assemble our armies and attack Edom!”

2 The LORD says to Edom, “I will cut you down to size among the nations; you will be greatly despised.

3 You have been deceived by your own pride because you live in a rock fortress and make your home high in the mountains. ‘Who can ever reach us way up here?’ you ask boastfully.

4 But even if you soar as high as eagles and build your nest among the stars, I will bring you crashing down,” says the LORD.

5 “If thieves came at night and robbed you (what a disaster awaits you!), they would not take everything. Those who harvest grapes always leave a few for the poor. But your enemies will wipe you out completely!

6 Every nook and cranny of Edom will be searched and looted. Every treasure will be found and taken.