31 Woe^(A) to those who go down to Egypt^(B) for help,
    who rely on horses,^(C)
who trust in the multitude of their chariots^(D)
    and in the great strength of their horsemen,
but do not look to the Holy One^(E) of Israel,
    or seek help from the Lord.^(F)

³ But the Egyptians^(A) are mere mortals and not God;^(B)
    their horses^(C) are flesh and not spirit.
When the Lord stretches out his hand,^(D)
    those who help will stumble,
    those who are helped^(E) will fall;
    all will perish together.^(F)

³ Assyria cannot save us;^(A)
    we will not mount warhorses.^(B)
We will never again say ‘Our gods’^(C)
    to what our own hands have made,^(D)
    for in you the fatherless^(E) find compassion.”