Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
false Confidence » In man
A king is not saved by a large army; a mighty soldier is not delivered by his great strength.
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.
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
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.
"Stop trusting in human beings, whose life breath is in their nostrils, for what are they really worth?"
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.
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people.
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!
Help » The help of man
Help us in our distress, for human help is worthless. Through God we will fight valiantly; and it is he who will crush our enemies. To the Director: A composition by David for stringed instruments.
Give us help against the enemy, because human help is useless. I will find strength in God, for he will trample on our foes. To the Director. A Davidic psalm.
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
Man » Redemption of » Trust in
They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
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.
"Stop trusting in human beings, whose life breath is in their nostrils, for what are they really worth?"
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.
Take note: you're relying on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff, which pierces the palm of anyone who leans on it. This is what Pharaoh king of Egypt is like to everybody who depends on him!
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
The Egyptians are men, not God, and their horses are physical, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, anyone who assists will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; and they will all perish together."
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Protection » Not to be found in » Man
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
to Egypt, which gives help that is worthless and useless. Therefore I call her, "Rahab, who just sits still.'"
Seven » Uncertainties » Men's promises
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
Trust » Who not to trust in
In fact, we felt that we had received a death sentence so we would not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.
"Beware of your neighbors, and don't trust any of your relatives. For all of your relatives act deceitfully, and every friend goes around as a slanderer. People deceive their friends, and they don't tell the truth. They have taught their tongues to tell lies. They exhaust themselves practicing evil. You yourself live in the midst of deception, and because they are deceived they do not know me," declares the LORD.
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people. It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
Poor me! I feel like those who harvest summer fruit, or like those who pick grapes there are no clusters to eat or any fresh fruit that I want. The faithful have died off, and there is not one upright human being in the land. They all stalk one another with lethal intent, a man will even hunt his own brother with a net. And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together. read more.
The best of them is like a thorn, and their most upright like a hedge of thorns. The day announced by your watchmen and by your own calculations approaches. Now it's your time to be confused! Don't trust your friends, don't confide in a companion, watch what you say to your wife. The son disrespects his father, the daughter rebels against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law, and a man's enemies are the people of his own house.
The best of them is like a thorn, and their most upright like a hedge of thorns. The day announced by your watchmen and by your own calculations approaches. Now it's your time to be confused! Don't trust your friends, don't confide in a companion, watch what you say to your wife. The son disrespects his father, the daughter rebels against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law, and a man's enemies are the people of his own house.
false Trusts » General references to
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
Why do you boast in your valleys? Your valley is flowing away, faithless daughter, who trusted in her treasures, saying, "Who will come against me?'
"You trusted in your own knowledge. You said, "No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge have misled you. You said in your heart, "I am the one, and there will be none besides me.'
The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
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.
"Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, to those who rest on the mountain of Samaria the famous men of the nations to whom the house of Israel came!
"Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength.
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
seven Uncertainties » Men's promises
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
Why do you boast in your valleys? Your valley is flowing away, faithless daughter, who trusted in her treasures, saying, "Who will come against me?'
"You trusted in your own knowledge. You said, "No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge have misled you. You said in your heart, "I am the one, and there will be none besides me.'
The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
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.
"Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, to those who rest on the mountain of Samaria the famous men of the nations to whom the house of Israel came!
"Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength.
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in man, warnings concerning
They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.
"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!
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.
"Stop trusting in human beings, whose life breath is in their nostrils, for what are they really worth?"
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.
Take note: you're relying on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff, which pierces the palm of anyone who leans on it. This is what Pharaoh king of Egypt is like to everybody who depends on him!
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
The Egyptians are men, not God, and their horses are physical, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, anyone who assists will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; and they will all perish together."
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes.