Proverbs 25:19

A bad tooth and a wavering foot, the confidence of the faithless one in the day of straits

Isaiah 36:6

Behold, thou trustedst upon the staff of this broken reed, upon Egypt; which, shall a man rest upon it, it was into his hand and pierced it: thus Pharaoh king of Egypt to all trusting upon him.

2 Chronicles 28:20-21

And Tilgath-Pileser king of Assur, will come to him and he will press upon him, and he strengthened him not.

Job 6:14-20

To him melting, mercy from his friend; and he will forsake the fear of the Almighty.

Isaiah 30:1-3

Wo to sons turning aside, says Jehovah, to make counsel and not from me; and to cover a covering, and not my spirit so as to add sin upon sin:

Ezekiel 29:6-7

And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they were a support of reed to the house of Israel:

2 Timothy 4:16

In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned 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-Pileser king of Assur, will come to him and he will press upon him, and he strengthened him not.
Job 6:14
To him melting, mercy from his friend; and he will forsake the fear of the Almighty.
Isaiah 30:1
Wo to sons turning aside, says Jehovah, to make counsel and not from me; and to cover a covering, and not my spirit so as to add sin upon sin:
Isaiah 36:6
Behold, thou trustedst upon the staff of this broken reed, upon Egypt; which, shall a man rest upon it, it was into his hand and pierced it: thus Pharaoh king of Egypt to all trusting upon him.
Ezekiel 29:6
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am Jehovah, because they were a support of reed to the house of Israel:
2 Timothy 4:16
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)