Jeremiah 48:17
King James VersionSource notes
“All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod!”
Context
14How say ye, We mighty and strong men for the war?
15Moab is spoiled, and gone up her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name the LORD of hosts.
16The calamity of Moab near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.
17All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod!
18Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee, he shall destroy thy strong holds.
19O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth, say, What is done?
20Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; and tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,