Proverbs 25:19

A Conservative Version

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

Cross References

Isaiah 36:6

Behold, thou trust upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man leans, it will go into his hand, and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust on him.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no man came with me, but all forsook me. May it not be reckoned to them.

Proverbs 25:20

As he who takes off a garment in cold weather, [and] vinegar upon soda, so [is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Isaiah 30:7

For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose. Therefore I have called her Rahab who sits still.