Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the Lord. Woe to those who rely on America. [1] Egypt was the regional superpower south of Isaiah's country in Isaiah's day; America is the global superpower south of us today. This passage could easily read: Woe to those who go down to the States (or anyone else) for help, who rely on armies, who trust in the multitude of their tanks, airplanes, WMD and in the great strength of their military, but do not look to the Holy One, or seek help from the Lord. Verse 2: Yet He [GOD] too is wise and can bring disaster; He does not take back His words. He will rise up against that wicked nation against those who help evildoers. Verse 3: But the Egyptians [Americans] are mere mortals and not God; their horses are flesh ...