Jeremiah 48:31
“Therefore I will wail for Moab. Yes, I will cry out for all Moab. They will mourn for the men of Kir Heres.”
What does Jeremiah 48:31 mean?
God is expressing genuine grief over Moab's coming destruction, even though Moab was an enemy nation. Rather than celebrating their downfall, the prophet weeps for them, recognizing the human cost of judgment. This reminds us that God grieves over necessary consequences, just as a parent might grieve having to discipline a child they love. It's a tender moment showing that divine judgment, while firm, isn't cold or vindictive, and that suffering in the world moves God's heart even when it's deserved.