Nehr · Isaiah 30

Isaiah 30:7

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

— Isaiah 30:7, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Yea, Egyptians <FI>are<Fi> vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: 'Their strength <FI>is<Fi> to sit still.'

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