Isaiah 47:10-12

Contemporary English Version

¹⁰ You hid behind evil
like a shield and said,
    “No one can see me!”
You were fooled by your wisdom
    and your knowledge;
you felt sure that you alone
    were in full control.
¹¹ But without warning,
    disaster will strike—
and your magic charms
    won't help at all.

¹² Keep using your magic powers
and your charms
    as you have always done.
Maybe—just maybe—
    you will frighten somebody!