Isaiah 30:1-5 - Warning Against Alliance With Egypt

¹ Alas! for sons who are rebellious, Declareth Yahweh. Executing a purpose, but not from me, And pouring out a libation but not from my spirit, - That they may add sin to sin: ² Who are setting out to go down to Egypt, But at my mouth, have not asked, - Betaking them to the protection of Pharaoh And seeking refuge under the shadow of Egypt. ³ Therefore shall the protection of Pharaoh become to you a shame, And, the refuge in the shadow of Egypt, an insult; ⁴ For their princes have been, in Zoan, - And, their messengers unto Hanes, would draw near. ⁵ Every one, hath felt ashamed of a people that could not serve them, - Neither with help, nor with service, But they are a shame, yea even a reproach.