But the king will be powerless to help them, and Egypt's protection will end in disaster.

the people of Judah will regret that they ever trusted that unreliable nation, a nation that fails them when they expect help."

The help that Egypt gives is useless. So I have nicknamed Egypt, 'The Harmless Dragon.' "

You are expecting Egypt to help you, but that would be like using a reed as a walking stick---it would break and would jab your hand. That is what the king of Egypt is like when anyone relies on him."

You are expecting Egypt to help you, but that would be like using a reed as a walking stick---it would break and jab your hand. That is what the king of Egypt is like when anyone relies on him."

Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD." The LORD says, "The Israelites relied on you Egyptians for support, but you were no better than a weak stick.

When they leaned on you, you broke, pierced their armpits, and made them wrench their backs.

Put no more confidence in mortals. What are they worth?

The LORD says, "The wise should not boast of their wisdom, nor the strong of their strength, nor the rich of their wealth.

If any want to boast, they should boast that they know and understand me, because my love is constant, and I do what is just and right. These are the things that please me. I, the LORD, have spoken."

The LORD says, "I will condemn those who turn away from me and put their trust in human beings, in the strength of mortals.

No one, then, should boast about what human beings can do. Actually everything belongs to you: