Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, So is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
Behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust on him.
At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.