4. I will put the Egyptiansunder the power of a cruel,heartless king.I, the Lord All-Powerful,have promised this.”
5. The River Nile will dry upand become parched land.
6. Its streams will stink,Egypt will have no water,and the reeds and tall grasswill dry up.
7. Fields along the Nilewill be completely barren;every plant will disappear.
8. Those who fish in the Nilewill be discouragedand mourn.