1. “The rebellious children are as good as dead,” says the Lord,“those who make plans without consulting me,who form alliances without consulting my Spirit,and thereby compound their sin.
2. They travel down to Egyptwithout seeking my will,seeking Pharaoh’s protection,and looking for safety in Egypt’s protective shade.
3. But Pharaoh’s protection will bring you nothing but shame,and the safety of Egypt’s protective shade nothing but humiliation.
4. Though his officials are in Zoanand his messengers arrive at Hanes,
5. all will be put to shamebecause of a nation that cannot help them,who cannot give them aid or help,but only shame and disgrace.”