Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I named her, Arrogance, that doeth nothing.

World English Bible (WEB)

For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Yea, Egyptians `are' vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: `Their strength `is' to sit still.'