22. And the sorcerers of the Egyptians, with their incantations, did similarly. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had instructed.
23. And he turned himself away, and he entered his house, neither did he apply his heart to this turn of events.
24. Then all the Egyptians dug along the borders of the river for water to drink. For they were not able to drink from the water of the river.
25. And seven days were completed, after the Lord struck the river.