Other translations
American Standard Version
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
Darby Bible Translation
For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I named her, Arrogance, that doeth nothing.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this: It is pride only, sit still.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Egypt’s help is worthless and empty; therefore I have called her “Rahab who sits still.”
God's Word
Egypt's help is completely useless. That is why I call it, 'Rahab who sits still.'
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Egypt's help is completely worthless; therefore, I call her: Rahab Who Just Sits.
International Standard Version
to Egypt, which gives help that is worthless and useless. Therefore I call her, 'Rahab, who just sits still.'"
NET Bible
Egypt is totally incapable of helping. For this reason I call her 'Proud one who is silenced.'"
New American Standard Bible
Even Egypt, whose help is vain and empty. Therefore, I have called her "Rahab who has been exterminated."
New International Version
to Egypt, whose help is utterly useless. Therefore I call her Rahab the Do-Nothing.
New Living Translation
Egypt's promises are worthless! Therefore, I call her Rahab--the Harmless Dragon.
Webster's Bible Translation
For the Egyptian shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
The World English Bible
For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.