The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 "Woe to the obstinate children," declares the Lord, "to those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin;

Other Translations of Isaiah 30:1

King James Version

The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

English Standard Version

The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 "Ah, stubborn children," declares the Lord, "who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance,Hebrew who weave a web but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin;

The Message

The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 "Doom, rebel children!" God's Decree. "You make plans, but not mine. You make deals, but not in my Spirit. You pile sin on sin, one sin on top of another,

New King James Version

The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 "Woe to the rebellious children," says the Lord, "Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin;

New Living Translation

The Futility of Reliance on Egypt

301 "What sorrow awaits my rebellious children," says the Lord . "You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 30:1

Commentary on Isaiah 30:1-7

(Read Isaiah 30:1-7)

It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbours on one side, they sought for succour from others, instead of looking up to God. Nor can we avoid the dreadful consequences of adding sin to sin, but by making the righteousness of Christ our refuge, and seeking for the sanctification of the Holy Spirit. Men have always been prone to lean to their own understandings, but this will end in their shame and misery. They would not trust in God. They took much pains to gain the Egyptians. The riches so spent turned to a bad account. See what dangers men run into who forsake God to follow their carnal confidences. The Creator is the Rock of ages, the creature a broken reed; we cannot expect too little from man, or too much from God. Our strength is to sit still, in humble dependence upon God and his goodness, and quiet submission to his will.