Devine Scripture

Proverbs 25:19

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

v.19This passage

v.20As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 36:6

    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.

  • 2 Chronicles 28:20

    And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.

  • Ezekiel 29:6

    And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.

  • Job 6:14

    To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.