And in mercy shall the throne be prepared, [a]and he shall sit upon it in steadfastness, in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting justice.

We have heard of the pride of Moab (he is very proud) even his pride, and his arrogancy, and his indignation, but his [b]lies shall not be so.

Therefore shall Moab howl unto Moab, everyone shall howl: for the foundations of Kir Hareseth shall ye mourn, yet they shall be [c]stricken.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 16:5 Meaning, Christ.
  2. Isaiah 16:6 Their vain confidence, and proud brags shall deceive them, Jer. 48:2.
  3. Isaiah 16:7 For all your mourning, yet the city shall be destroyed, even unto the foundation.

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