Isaiah 30:1-2

New International Reader's Version

30 “How terrible it will be for these stubborn children of mine!”
    announces the Lord.
“How terrible for those who carry out plans that did not come from me!
    Their agreement with Egypt did not come from my Spirit.
    So they pile up one sin on top of another.
² They go down to Egypt
    without asking me for advice.
They look to Pharaoh to help them.
    They ask Egypt to keep them safe.