Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Assyria » Israel condemned for trusting to
"Because they went over to Assyria, they are like a wild donkey alone by itself. Ephraim has hired some lovers.
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When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.
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"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
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false Confidence » In man
A king is not saved by a large army; a mighty soldier is not delivered by his great strength.
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When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.
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"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
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Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing.
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"Stop trusting in human beings, whose life breath is in their nostrils, for what are they really worth?"
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This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
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It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people.
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Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save. When they stop breathing, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans evaporate!
the Simple » The simple deceived by
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
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An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
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and I noticed among the naive that is, I discerned among the youths a senseless young man.
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"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
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Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
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The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.
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