Isaiah 31:1-2 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. You are in for troubleif you go to Egypt for help,or if you depend onan army of chariotsor a powerful cavalry.Instead you should depend onand trust the holy Lord Godof Israel.

2. The Lord isn't stupid!He does what he promises,and he can bring doom.If you are cruel yourself,or help those who are evil,you will be destroyed.

Isaiah 31