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Isaiah 30:7

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
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English Standard Version

Egypt's help is worthless and empty; therefore I have called her "Rahab who sits still."

New International Version

to Egypt, whose help is utterly useless. Therefore I call her Rahab the Do-Nothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For Egypt will offer assistance, but without purpose or success. Therefore, concerning this, I cried out: "It is only arrogance! Remain calm.