¹⁶ Also, the men of Memphis^(A) and Tahpanhes^(B)
    have cracked your skull.

¹⁴ “Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol;
    proclaim it also in Memphis^(A) and Tahpanhes:^(B)
‘Take your positions and get ready,
    for the sword devours^(C) those around you.’

¹³ The officials of Zoan^(A) have become fools,
    the leaders of Memphis^(B) are deceived;
the cornerstones^(C) of her peoples
    have led Egypt astray.

“Blessed is he who enlarges Gad’s domain!^(B)
    Gad lives there like a lion,
    tearing at arm or head.

¹⁶ I will set fire^(A) to Egypt;
    Pelusium will writhe in agony.
Thebes will be taken by storm;
    Memphis^(B) will be in constant distress.

“‘I will destroy the idols^(A)
    and put an end to the images in Memphis.^(B)
No longer will there be a prince in Egypt,^(C)
    and I will spread fear throughout the land.

¹⁹ Pack your belongings for exile,^(A)
    you who live in Egypt,
for Memphis^(B) will be laid waste^(C)
    and lie in ruins without inhabitant.