Isaiah 30:1-5 ▼

1 The rebellious children are as good as dead,| says the LORD, |those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin.

2 They travel down to Egypt without seeking my will, seeking Pharaoh's protection, and looking for safety in Egypt's protective shade.

3 But Pharaoh's protection will bring you nothing but shame, and the safety of Egypt's protective shade nothing but humiliation.

4 Though his officials are in Zoan and his messengers arrive at Hanes,

5 all will be put to shame because of a nation that cannot help them, who cannot give them aid or help, but only shame and disgrace.|