⁶ Then all who live in Egypt will know that I am the Lord.

“‘You have been a staff of reed^(A) for the people of Israel.

⁹ Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the Lord.

“‘Because you said, “The Nile^(A) is mine; I made it,^(B)”

¹⁶ Egypt will no longer be a source of confidence^(A) for the people of Israel but will be a reminder^(B) of their sin in turning to her for help.^(C) Then they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.^(D)’”