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Chapter 30

Doomed Alliance with Egypt

Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord,
    who devise plans that were not in accord with my will,
who make alliances that were not inspired by me,
    thereby adding sin upon sin.
They depart for Egypt
    without seeking my counsel,
to take refuge in Pharaoh’s protection
    and to take shelter in Egypt’s shadow.
Therefore, Pharaoh’s protection will be your shame,
    and the shelter of Egypt’s shadow
    will be your humiliation.

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