5 But Egypt can't protect you,and to trust that nationis useless and foolish.”
6 This is a messageabout the animalsof the Southern Desert:“You people carry treasureson donkeys and camels.You travel to a feeble nationthrough a troublesome desertfilled with lionsand flying fiery dragons.
7 Egypt can't help you!That's why I call that nationa helpless monster.”
8 The Lord told me to write down his message for his people, so that it would be there forever.
9 They have turned against the Lord and can't be trusted. They have refused his teaching
10 and have said to his messengers and prophets:Don't tell us what God has shown you and don't preach the truth. Just say what we want to hear, even if it's false.
11 Stop telling us what God has said! We don't want to hear any more about the holy One of Israel.