14. Tell Egypt, warn Migdol,alert Memphis and Tahpanhes!Say: "Brace yourselves for what’s coming.War is breaking out from every side!"
15. Why have your mighty fallen?Why haven’t they stood their ground?Because the Lord has struck them down.
16. He’s tripped them up;they fall over each other and say,"Let’s get out of hereand go home to our people,where we were born,far away from the oppressor’s sword."
17. There they call Pharaoh, Egypt’s king,Loudmouth—Nothing But Hot Air!