Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.

The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.

The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; Pharaoh's wise advisers give stupid advice. How dare you say to Pharaoh, "I am one of the sages, one well-versed in the writings of the ancient kings?"

Therefore I will again do an amazing thing for these people -- an absolutely extraordinary deed. Wise men will have nothing to say, the sages will have no explanations."

At that time," the Lord says, "I will destroy the wise sages of Edom! the advisers from Esau's mountain!