The papyrus reeds by the River, by the mouth of the River, And everything sown by the River, Will wither, be driven away, and be no more.
Isaiah 19:7
Surrounding context
19:6 The rivers will turn foul; The brooks of defense will be emptied and dried up; The reeds and rushes will wither.
19:7 The papyrus reeds by the River, by the mouth of the River, And everything sown by the River, Will wither, be driven away, and be no more.
19:8 The fishermen also will mourn; All those will lament who cast hooks into the River, And they will languish who spread nets on the waters.