⁴ A sword will come against Egypt,^(A)
    and anguish will come upon Cush.^[a](B)
When the slain fall in Egypt,
    her wealth will be carried away
    and her foundations torn down.^(C)

⁷ I am going to bring foreigners against you,
    the most ruthless of nations;^(A)
they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom^(B)
    and pierce your shining splendor.^(C)