2 They go down to Egypt+ without consulting me,*+

To take shelter under Pharʹaoh’s protection*

And to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!

31 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for assistance,+

Who rely on horses,+

Who trust in war chariots because they are numerous,

And in warhorses* because they are mighty.

But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel,

And they do not search for Jehovah.