Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.
Egypt's help is worthless and empty; therefore I have called her "Rahab who sits still."
Behold, you are trusting in Egypt, that broken reed of a staff, which will pierce the hand of any man who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.
At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!