Isaiah 30:1-6

Isaiah 30:1-6

[1] Woe  to the rebellious  children,  saith  the LORD,  that take  counsel,  but not of me; and that cover  with a covering,  but not of my spirit,  that they may add  sin  [2] That walk  to go down  into Egypt,  and have not asked  at my mouth;  to strengthen  themselves in the strength  of Pharaoh,  and to trust  in the shadow  of Egypt!  [3] Therefore shall the strength  of Pharaoh  be your shame,  and the trust  in the shadow  of Egypt  your confusion.  [4] For his princes  were at Zoan,  and his ambassadors  came  to Hanes.  [5] of a people  that could not profit  them, nor be an help  nor profit,  but a shame,  and also a reproach.  [6] The burden  of the beasts  of the south:  into the land  of trouble  and anguish,  from whence come the young  and old lion,  the viper  flying  serpent,  they will carry  their riches  upon the shoulders  of young asses,  and their treasures  upon the bunches  of camels,  to a people  that shall not profit