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Non-Exact Match

The princes of Zoan are mere fools;
The advice of Pharaohs wisest advisers has become stupid.
How can you men say to Pharaoh,
“I am a son of the wise, a son of ancient kings”?

Verse ConceptsadvisersAdvice, Bad Human AdviceWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanFoolish People

But Pharaoh's help shall be your confusion, and the comfort in the Egyptian's shadow shall be your own shame.

Verse ConceptsProtection And Safety

They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.

Verse ConceptsForbidden AlliancesTrusting In Man, Warnings AgainstGod's Counsel


“For his princes are at Zoan
And his ambassadors arrive at Hanes [in Egypt].

Verse Conceptsenvoy

See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to all who put their faith in him.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceReedsStaffTrusting In Man, Warnings AgainstTrusting Other People