This verse in the book of Obadiah speaks of how the people of Esau, the Edomites, will be thoroughly plundered and searched out by those who were once their allies and trusted friends. The betrayal and destruction of Edom is a result of their pride and arrogance, as well as their mistreatment of the people of Judah. The verse serves as a warning against the consequences of wickedness and the importance of humility and righteousness in the eyes of God. It also illustrates the principle of reaping what one sows, as Edom faces the repercussions of their actions.