Isaiah 31

1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help,

who rely on horses,

who trust in the multitude of their chariots

and in the great strength of their horsemen,

but do not look to the Holy One of Israel,

or seek help from the Lord.

2Yet he too is wise and can bring disaster;

he does not take back his words.

He will rise up against the house of the wicked,

against those who help evildoers.

3But the Egyptians are men and not God;

their horses are flesh and not spirit.

When the Lord stretches out his hand,

he who helps will stumble,

he who is helped will fall;

both will perish together.