1 The Lord declares,“How horrible it will be for those rebellious children.They carry out plans, but not mine.They make alliances against my will.They pile sin on top of sin.
2 They go to Egypt without asking me.They look for shelter under Pharaoh’s protectionand look for refuge in Egypt’s shadow.
3 But Pharaoh’s protection will be their shame,and the refuge in Egypt’s shadow will be their disgrace.
4 Although Pharaoh’s officials are in Zoanand his messengers have reached Hanes,