Obadiah 1:4
King James Version
“Though thou exalt as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.”
Context
1The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.
2Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised.
3The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?
4Though thou exalt as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
5If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave grapes?
6How are of Esau searched out! are his hidden things sought up!
7All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, prevailed against thee; thy bread have laid a wound under thee: none understanding in him.