Bible verse

Proverbs 25:19

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

Proverbs 25:19 · BSB

Proverbs 25:19 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 25.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

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Proverbs 25:19 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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