Proverbs 25:19

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:19

BSB
Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
AKJV
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
CPDV
Whoever sets his hopes on the unfaithful in a day of anguish is like a rotten tooth and weary foot,
ERV
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
NHEB
Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.
SMT
A bad tooth and a wavering foot, the confidence of the faithless one in the day of straits.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:19
Summary
Trusting unreliable people in crisis fails terribly
Event
Warning against unfaithful allies
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom