Isaiah 30:1-11

New Living Translation

30 “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,”
    says the Lord.
“You make plans that are contrary to mine.
    You make alliances not directed by my Spirit,
    thus piling up your sins.
² For without consulting me,
    you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
    You have tried to hide in his shade.
³ But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated,
    and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.
⁴ For though his power extends to Zoan
    and 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.”

⁸ Now go and write down these words.
    Write them in a book.
They will stand until the end of time
    as a witness
⁹ that these people are stubborn rebels
    who refuse to pay attention to the Lord’s instructions.
¹⁰ They tell the seers,
    “Stop seeing visions!”
They tell the prophets,
    “Don’t tell us what is right.
Tell us nice things.
    Tell us lies.
¹¹ Forget all this gloom.
    Get off your narrow path.
Stop telling us about your
    ‘Holy One of Israel.’”