Isa 30:6-11 | NASB2020 | STEP | The pronouncement concerning the animals of the Negev : Through a land of distress and anguish , From where come lioness and lion , viper and flying serpent , They carry their riches on the backs of young donkeys , And their treasures on camels’ humps , To a people who will not benefit them;

‏ Isaiah 30:6-11

6 The pronouncement concerning the ^aanimals of the ^bNegev:
Through a land of ^cdistress and anguish,
From ^{▼▼Lit them}where come lioness and lion, viper and ^eflying serpent,
They ^fcarry their riches on the ^{▼▼Lit shoulders}backs of young donkeys,
And their treasures on ^hcamels’ humps,
To a people who will not benefit them;
7 Even Egypt, whose ⁱhelp is vain and empty.
Therefore, I have called ^{▼▼Lit this one}her
“ ^{▼▼MT They are Rahab or arrogance, to remain; i.e., Egypt, as a sea monster; see note Job 26:12} ^lRahab who has been exterminated.”
8 Now go, ^mwrite it on a tablet in their presence
And inscribe it on a scroll,
That it may ^{▼▼Lit be}serve in the time to come
^{▼▼As in most ancient versions; MT Forever and ever}As a witness forever.
9 For this is a ^prebellious people, ^qfalse sons,
Sons who ^{▼▼Lit are not willing}refuse to ^slisten
To the ^{▼▼Or Law}instruction of the Lord;
10 Who say to the ^useers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not ^vprophesy the truth to us.
^wSpeak to us ^{▼▼Lit smooth things}pleasant words,
Prophesy illusions.
11 “Get out of the way, ^yturn aside from the path,
^zStop speaking before us about the Holy One of Israel!”