Verse Comparison: Isaiah 30:2
American Standard Version
that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
Amplified® Bible
Who set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked Me--to flee to the stronghold of Pharaoh {and} to strengthen themselves in his strength and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Contemporary English Version
You trust Egypt for protection. So you refuse my advice and send messengers to Egypt to beg their king for help.
Darby English Version
who walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked of my mouth, -- to take refuge under the protection of Pharaoh, and trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Good News Bible
They go to Egypt for help without asking for my advice. They want Egypt to protect them, so they put their trust in Egypt's king.
King James Version
That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
New American Standard Bible
Who proceed down to Egypt Without consulting Me, To take refuge in the safety of Pharaoh And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!
New International Version
who go down to Egypt
without consulting me;
who look for help to Pharaoh's protection,
to Egypt's shade for refuge.
New King James Version
Who walk to go down to Egypt,
And have not asked My advice,
To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh,
And to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Who proceed down to Egypt Without consulting Me, To take refuge in the safety of Pharaoh And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!
Revised Standard Version
who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my counsel, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh, and to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!
Young's Literal Translation
Who are walking to go down to Egypt, And My mouth have not asked, To be strong in the strength of Pharaoh, And to trust in the shadow of Egypt.
