1 Ah! Rebellious children,oracle of the Lord,Who carry out a plan that is not mine,who make an alliance I did not inspire,thus adding sin upon sin;
2 They go down to Egypt,without asking my counsel,To seek strength in Pharaoh’s protectionand take refuge in Egypt’s shadow.
3 Pharaoh’s protection shall become your shame,refuge in Egypt’s shadow your disgrace.
4 When his princes are at Zoanand his messengers reach Hanes,
5 All shall be ashamedof a people that gain them nothing,Neither help nor benefit,but only shame and reproach.