The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 16:6-14
Moab's Pride and Ruin. The Lord's invitation was issued to Moab also, for He wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. The appeal, however, was unavailing, and therefore the prophecy of punishment is once more resumed. v. 6. We have heard of the pride of Moab, its conceit and foolish dependence upon its own strength, Jeremiah 48:14-Joel :; he is very proud; even of his haughtiness and his pride and his wrath, his senseless anger against Israel; but his lies shall... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 16:6-14
6-14 Those who will not be counselled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatever. Also, the very proud are commonly very passionate. With lies many seek to gain the gratification of pride and passion, but they shall not compass proud and angry projects. Moab was famous for fields and vineyards; but they shall be laid waste by the invading army. God can soon turn laughter into mourning, and joy into heaviness. In God let us always rejoice with holy triumph;... read more