Isaiah 30:5
They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 30 connects to 7 cross-references. Woe to the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking God's counsel, trusting in Pharaoh's protection. When Assyria attacks, Egypt will give no help. But in repentance and rest is Israel's salvation. God waits to be gracious; blessed …
Other Translations
They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.
All he made ashamed of a people that profit not, Neither for help, not for profit, But for shame, and also for reproach!
For they have all come with offerings to a people of no use to them, in whom is no help or profit, but only shame and a bad name.
Cross References
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for …
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is …
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the …
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they …
Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the Lord shall stretch …
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast …