4. For though his power extends to Zoanand his officials have arrived in Hanes,
5. all who trust in him will be ashamed.He will not help you.Instead, he will disgrace you.”
6. This message came to me concerning the animals in the Negev:The caravan moves slowlyacross the terrible desert to Egypt—donkeys weighed down with richesand camels loaded with treasure—all to pay for Egypt’s protection.They travel through the wilderness,a place of lionesses and lions,a place where vipers and poisonous snakes live.All this, and Egypt will give you nothing in return.
7. Egypt’s promises are worthless!Therefore, I call her Rahab—the Harmless Dragon.