Proverbs 25:19

Bible in Basic English 1965

Putting one's faith in a false man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a shaking foot.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:20

Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

Isaiah 30:7

For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.

Isaiah 36:6

See, you are basing your hope on that broken rod of Egypt, which will go into a man's hand if he makes use of it for a support; for so is Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to all who put their faith in him.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.