Isa 16:6, Jer 48:30 | JFB | STEP | 6. We —Jews. We reject Moab's supplication for his pride. lies —false boasts. not be so —rather, "not right"; shall prove vain ( ). "It shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it."

Isaiah 16:6

6. We—Jews. We reject Moab's supplication for his pride.

lies—false boasts.

not be so—rather, "not right"; shall prove vain (Isa 25:10; Jer 48:29, 30; Zep 2:8). "It shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it."

Jeremiah 48:30

30. I know—Moab's "proud arrogancy" (Jer 48:29) or "wrath," against My people, is not unknown to Me.

it shall not be so—The result shall not be so as he thinks: his lies shall not so effect what he aims at by them. CALVIN translates, "his lies are not right (that is, his vauntings are vain because God will not give them effect); they shall not do so" as they project in their minds, for God will set at naught their plans.