11 The princes of Zoan are complete fools;(A)
Pharaoh’s wisest advisers give stupid advice!
How can you say to Pharaoh,
“I am one[a] of the wise,
a student of eastern[b] kings”?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 19:11 Lit a son
  2. Isaiah 19:11 Lit a son of ancient

11 The officials of Zoan(A) are nothing but fools;
    the wise counselors(B) of Pharaoh give senseless advice.(C)
How can you say to Pharaoh,
    “I am one of the wise men,(D)
    a disciple of the ancient kings”?

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