1. Oracle on Egypt:See, the Lord is riding on a swift cloudon his way to Egypt;The idols of Egypt tremble before him,the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
2. I will stir up Egypt against Egypt:brother will war against brother,Neighbor against neighbor,city against city, kingdom against kingdom.
3. The courage of the Egyptians shall ebb away within them,and I will bring their counsel to nought;They shall consult idols and charmers, ghosts and clairvoyants.
4. I will deliver Egyptinto the power of a cruel master,A harsh king who shall rule over them—oracle of the Lord, the Lord of hosts.
5. The waters shall be drained from the sea,the river shall parch and dry up;