Isaiah 31

1 Tragedy is coming to those who appeal to Egypt for help, depending on their horses and trusting in all their chariots and charioteers! They don’t look to the Holy One of Israel for help; they don’t ask the Lord for advice. 2 Yet he’s also wise! He will bring disaster and won’t withdraw his orders. He will take action against this wicked nation*31:2. "Wicked nation": literally, "house of evil"—referring particularly to the royal house who led the nation in seeking an alliance with Egypt. and the evil people who help them.