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Isaiah 30:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But Egypt can't protect you, and to trust that nation is useless and foolish.”

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But what will you do when you are fiercely attacked and punished by foreigners? Where will you run for help? Where will you hide your valuables?

said, “No! We will safely escape on speedy horses.” But those who chase you will be even faster.

Egypt can't help you! That's why I call that nation a helpless monster.

Is he depending on Egypt and its king? That's the same as leaning on a broken stick, and it will go right through his hand.

When Assyria let you down, you ran to Egypt, but you'll find no help there,