Jeremiah 48:26
Make him full of wine, for his heart has been lifted up against the Lord: and Moab will be rolling in the food he was not able to keep down, and everyone will be making sport of him.
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In Context
25The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, says the Lord.
Cross References
Exodus 9:17Are you still uplifted in pride against my people so that you will not let them go?
Job 15:25Because his hand is stretched out against God, and his heart is lifted up against the Ruler of all,
Psalms 59:8\59:7\See, hate is dropping from their lips; curses are on their tongues: they say, Who gives attention to it?
Psalms 75:8\75:7\But God is the judge, putting down one, and lifting up another.
Isaiah 19:14The Lord has sent among them a spirit of error: and by them Egypt is turned out of the right way in all her doings, as a man overcome by wine is uncertain in his steps.
Isaiah 29:9Be surprised and full of wonder; let your eyes be covered and be blind: be overcome, but not with wine; go with uncertain steps, but not because of strong drink.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 48:15-47
The Judgment of Moab. ( b. c. 605.) 14 How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war? 15 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 The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. 17 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! 18 Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy… Read the whole commentary →