11. The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools;Pharaoh’s wise advisers give stupid advice.How dare you say to Pharaoh,“I am one of the sages,one well-versed in the writings of the ancient kings?”
12. But where, oh where, are your wise men?Let them tell you, let them find outwhat the Lord who commands armies has planned for Egypt.
13. The officials of Zoan are fools,the officials of Memphis are misled;the rulers of her tribes lead Egypt astray.
14. The Lord has made them undiscerning;they lead Egypt astray in all she does,so that she is like a drunk sliding around in his own vomit.