13 Then Moab will be ashamed of Chemosh, as Israel was ashamed when they trusted in Bethel.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 48:13

King James Version

13 And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.

English Standard Version

13 Then Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, their confidence.

The Message

13 Moab will be as ashamed of god Chemosh as Israel was ashamed of her Bethel calf-gods, the calf-gods she thought were so great.

New King James Version

13 Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, As the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, their confidence.

New Living Translation

13 At last Moab will be ashamed of his idol Chemosh, as the people of Israel were ashamed of their gold calf at Bethel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 48:13

Commentary on Jeremiah 48:1-13

(Read Jeremiah 48:1-13)

The Chaldeans are to destroy the Moabites. We should be thankful that we are required to seek the salvation of men's lives, and the salvation of their souls, not to shed their blood; but we shall be the more without excuse if we do this pleasant work deceitfully. The cities shall be laid in ruins, and the country shall be wasted. There will be great sorrow. There will be great hurry. If any could give wings to sinners, still they could not fly out of the reach of Divine indignation. There are many who persist in unrepented iniquity, yet long enjoy outward prosperity. They had been long corrupt and unreformed, secure and sensual in prosperity. They have no changes of their peace and prosperity, therefore their hearts and lives are unchanged, Psalm 55:19.