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They go down to Egypt
    without asking me for advice.
They look to Pharaoh to help them.
    They ask Egypt to keep them safe.
But looking to Pharaoh will only bring them shame.
    Asking Egypt for help will bring them dishonor.
Their officials have gone to the city of Zoan.
    Their messengers have arrived in Hanes.

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who go down to Egypt(A)
    without consulting(B) me;
who look for help to Pharaoh’s protection,(C)
    to Egypt’s shade for refuge.(D)
But Pharaoh’s protection will be to your shame,
    Egypt’s shade(E) will bring you disgrace.(F)
Though they have officials in Zoan(G)
    and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

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