1 "How terrible it will be for these stubborn children of mine!" announces the Lord. "How terrible for those who carry out plans that did not come from me! Their agreement with Egypt did not come from my Spirit. So they pile up one sin on top of another.
2 They go down to Egypt without asking me for advice. They look to Pharaoh to help them. They ask Egypt to keep them safe.
3 But looking to Pharaoh will only bring them shame. Asking Egypt for help will bring them dishonor.
4 Their officials have gone to the city of Zoan. Their messengers have arrived in Hanes.
5 But the people of Judah will be put to shame because they are trusting in a nation that is useless to them. Egypt will not bring them any help or advantage. Instead, it will bring them shame and dishonor."