31 Woe to those going down to Egypt for assistance,+ those who rely on mere horses,+ and who put their trust in war chariots,+ because they are numerous, and in steeds,* because they are very mighty, but who have not looked to the Holy One of Israel and have not searched for Jehovah himself.+

7 “This is what Jehovah the God of Israel has said, ‘This is what YOU men should say to the king of Judah, the one sending YOU to me to inquire of me:+ “Look! The military force of Pharʹaoh that is coming forth to YOU people for the purpose of assistance will have to go back to their land, Egypt.+

6 And all the inhabitants of Egypt will have to know that I am Jehovah,+ for the reason that they* proved to be, as a support, a reed to the house of Israel.+