Isaiah 16:2

16:2 At the fords of the Arnon ¹ 

the Moabite women are like a bird

that flies about when forced from its nest. ² 

Isaiah 32:9

The Lord Will Give True Security

32:9 You complacent ³  women,

get up and listen to me!

You carefree ⁴  daughters,

pay attention to what I say!

[16:2]  ¹ tn The verb that introduces this verse serves as a discourse particle and is untranslated; see note on “in the future” in 2:2.

[16:2]  ² tn Heb “like a bird fleeing, thrust away [from] a nest, the daughters of Moab are [at] the fords of Arnon.”

[32:9]  ³ tn Or “self-assured”; NASB, NRSV “who are at ease.”

[32:9]  ⁴ tn Or “self-confident”; NAB “overconfident.”