18 As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown,
    along with their neighbouring towns,’
says the Lord,
‘so no one will live there;
    no people will dwell in it.

19 ‘Like a lion coming up from Jordan’s thickets
    to a rich pasture-land,
I will chase Edom from its land in an instant.
    Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this?
Who is like me and who can challenge me?
    And what shepherd can stand against me?’

20 Therefore, hear what the Lord has planned against Edom,
    what he has purposed against those who live in Teman:
the young of the flock will be dragged away;
    their pasture will be appalled at their fate.

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