^{20 Ref} Egypt is a fair young cow; but a biting insect has come on her out of the north.

^{21 Ref} And those who were her fighters for payment are like fat oxen; for they are turned back, they have gone in flight together, they do not keep their place: for the day of their fate has come on them, the time of their punishment.

^{22 Ref} She makes a sound like the hiss of a snake when they come on with strength; they go against her with axes, like wood-cutters.

^{23 Ref} They will be cutting down her woods, for they may not be searched out; because they are like locusts, more than may be numbered.

^{24 Ref} The daughter of Egypt will be put to shame; she will be given up into the hands of the people of the north.

^{25 Ref} The Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said: See, I will send punishment on Amon of No and on Pharaoh and on those who put their faith in him;

^{26 Ref} And I will give them up into the hands of those who will take their lives, and into the hands of Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, and into the hands of his servants: and later, it will be peopled as in the past, says the Lord.