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He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king; for they refused to return [to me];

and the sword shall turn about in his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour [them], because of their own counsels.

Yea, my people are bent upon backsliding from me: though they call them to the Most High, none at all exalteth [him].

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“Will they not return to Egypt(A)
    and will not Assyria(B) rule over them
    because they refuse to repent?(C)
A sword(D) will flash in their cities;
    it will devour(E) their false prophets
    and put an end to their plans.
My people are determined to turn(F) from me.(G)
    Even though they call me God Most High,
    I will by no means exalt them.

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