21. And the fish in the river died; and the river became foul smelling, and the Egyptians could not drink its water, and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.
22. But the magicians of Egypt did the same by their enchantments and secret arts; and Pharaoh's heart was made hard and obstinate, and he did not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had said.
23. And Pharaoh turned and went into his house; neither did he take even this to heart.
24. And all the Egyptians dug round about the river for water to drink, for they could not drink the water of the [Nile].
25. Seven days passed after the Lord had smitten the river.