Isaiah 47:8-11 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

8. You think that you aloneare all-powerful,that you won't be a widowor lose your children.All you care about is pleasure,but listen to what I say.

9. Your magic powers and charmswill suddenly fail,then you will be a widowand lose your children.

10. You hid behind evillike a shield and said,“No one can see me!”You were fooled by your wisdomand your knowledge;you felt sure that you alonewere in full control.

11. But without warning,disaster will strike—and your magic charmswon't help at all.

Isaiah 47