Isaiah 47:8-10

Contemporary English Version

^8 (A) You think that you alone
    are all-powerful,
that you won't be a widow
    or lose your children.
All you care about is pleasure,
    but listen to what I say.
⁹ Your magic powers and charms
    will suddenly fail,
then you will be a widow
    and lose your children.

¹⁰ You hid behind evil
like a shield and said,
    “No one can see me!”
You were fooled by your wisdom
    and your knowledge;
you felt sure that you alone
    were in full control.