Jeremiah 46:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰ “Egypt is like a beautiful young cow.
    But Nebuchadnezzar is coming against her from the north.
    He will bite her like a fly.
²¹ Hired soldiers are in Egypt’s army.
    They are like fat calves.
All of them will turn and run away.
    They will not hold their positions.
The day of trouble is coming on them.
    The time for them to be punished is near.
²² The Egyptians will hiss like a snake that is trying to get away.
    A powerful army will advance against them.
Their enemies will come against them with axes.
    They will be like those who cut down trees.