6. Then all those living in Egypt will know that I am the Lordbecause they were a reed staff for the house of Israel;
7. when they grasped you with their hand, you broke and tore their shoulders,and when they leaned on you, you splintered and caused their legs to be unsteady.
8. “‘Therefore, this is what the sovereign Lord says: Look, I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will kill every person and every animal.
9. The land of Egypt will become a desolate ruin. Then they will know that I am the Lord. Because he said, “The Nile is mine and I made it,”