Proverbs 25:19

A broken tooth, and a tottering foot, is confidence in an unfaithful man in the day of trouble.

Isaiah 36:6

Behold, thou reliest upon the staff of that broken reed, upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it goes into his hand, and pierces it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that rely upon him.

2 Chronicles 28:20-21

And Tilgath-Pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and troubled him, and did not support him.

Job 6:14-20

For him that is fainting kindness is meet from his friend; or he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Isaiah 30:1-3

Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, who take counsel, but not of me, and who make leagues, but not by my Spirit, that they may heap sin upon sin;

Ezekiel 29:6-7

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.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

2 Chronicles 28:20
And Tilgath-Pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and troubled him, and did not support him.
Job 6:14
For him that is fainting kindness is meet from his friend; or he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
Isaiah 30:1
Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, who take counsel, but not of me, and who make leagues, but not by my Spirit, that they may heap sin upon sin;
Isaiah 36:6
Behold, thou reliest upon the staff of that broken reed, upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it goes into his hand, and pierces it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that rely upon him.
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.
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them.