And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs.
Then Pharaoh called the wise men and the sorcerers. And they also, by Egyptian incantations and certain secrets, did similarly.
And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had instructed.
Neither could the sorcerers stand in the sight of Moses, because of the sores that were on them and on all the land of Egypt.
But they will not advance beyond a certain point. For the folly of the latter shall be made manifest to all, just as that of the former.
Little sons, you are of God, and so you have overcome him. For he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.