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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble <i>is like</i> a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful <i>man</i> in time of trouble <i>Is like</i> a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Like</i> a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a treacherous person in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> an aching tooth and a slipping foot Is trust in a treacherous man in a day of distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Like a broken tooth or an unsteady foot Is confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A friend you can't trust in times of trouble is like having a toothache or a sore foot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Like] a broken tooth and a lame foot, [so] is confidence in an unfaithful person in a [time of] crisis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Depending on an unreliable person in a crisis is like trying to chew with a loose tooth or walk with a crippled foot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A bad tooth and an unsteady foot— that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A bad tooth, and a tottering foot, "" [Is] the confidence of the treacherous in a day of adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A bad tooth, and a tottering foot, Is the confidence of the treacherous in a day of adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A bad tooth and a wavering foot, the confidence of the faithless one in the day of straits.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To trust to an unfaithful man in the time of trouble, is like a rotten tooth, and weary foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever sets his hopes on the unfaithful in a day of anguish is like a rotten tooth and weary foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A bad tooth or an unsteady foot— a trust betrayed in time of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is trust in a faithless person in time of trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Like a sore tooth and a foot out of joint, such is the confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint, so is trust in a liar in the day of trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5207" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7465.htm" title="7465: rō·‘āh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- Broken, utterly. For roa'; breakage.">Like a broken</a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: šên (N-cs) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">tooth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: wə·re·ḡel (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">or a foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/4571.htm" title="4571: mū·‘ā·ḏeṯ (V-QalPass-Prtcpl-fs) -- To slip, slide, totter, shake. A primitive root; to waver.">out of joint</a> <a href="/hebrew/4009.htm" title="4009: miḇ·ṭāḥ (N-ms) -- Confidence. From batach; properly, a refuge, i.e. security, or assurance.">is confidence</a> <a href="/hebrew/898.htm" title="898: bō·w·ḡêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To act or deal treacherously. A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage.">in a faithless man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in time</a> <a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: ṣā·rāh (N-fs) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">of trouble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a></span><br />It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5-6</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5</a></span><br />Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a></span><br />“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14-20</a></span><br />A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. / But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow, / darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a></span><br />“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">2 Kings 18:21</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-22</a></span><br />After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a></span><br />But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/28-20.htm">2 Chronicles 28:20,21</a></b></br> And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-14.htm">Job 6:14-20</a></b></br> To him that is afflicted pity <i>should be shewed</i> from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a></b></br> Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; 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A broken tooth and a dislocated foot both represent conditions that are painful and debilitating. In ancient times, dental care was rudimentary, and a broken tooth could lead to severe pain and infection. Similarly, a foot out of joint would severely limit mobility, impacting one's ability to work or travel. This imagery underscores the seriousness of relying on unreliable individuals. The Bible often uses physical ailments to symbolize spiritual or relational issues, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/1-6.htm">Isaiah 1:6</a>, which describes the nation of Israel's spiritual condition as being full of wounds and bruises.<p><b>is confidence in a faithless man</b><br>The term "confidence" here refers to trust or reliance. In biblical terms, faithfulness is a highly valued trait, as seen in the character of God Himself (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>). A "faithless man" is someone who lacks integrity and reliability. The Bible frequently warns against placing trust in untrustworthy individuals (<a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a>). The faithless man is contrasted with the faithful, who are likened to a sturdy foundation (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>). This phrase highlights the importance of discernment in choosing whom to trust, as misplaced confidence can lead to significant harm.<p><b>in time of trouble</b><br>The "time of trouble" refers to periods of distress or adversity. Throughout Scripture, times of trouble are often when one's faith and relationships are tested (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). In such times, the reliability of those we depend on becomes crucial. The Bible encourages believers to seek God's guidance and to surround themselves with trustworthy companions (<a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a>). This phrase serves as a reminder that true character is revealed in difficult circumstances, and it is during these times that the consequences of misplaced trust become most apparent.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart practical wisdom and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/faithless_man.htm">Faithless Man</a></b><br>This refers to an unreliable or untrustworthy person. In the context of this proverb, it highlights the consequences of placing trust in someone who lacks integrity or dependability.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/time_of_trouble.htm">Time of Trouble</a></b><br>This phrase indicates a period of difficulty or crisis when reliable support is crucial. It underscores the importance of having trustworthy allies during challenging times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misplaced_trust.htm">The Danger of Misplaced Trust</a></b><br>Trusting in unreliable people can lead to personal harm and disappointment, much like the pain of a broken tooth or a dislocated foot.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Christians are called to exercise discernment in choosing whom to trust, especially during difficult times. This requires wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_as_the_ultimate_foundation.htm">Trust in God as the Ultimate Foundation</a></b><br>While human relationships are important, our ultimate confidence should be in God, who is always faithful and reliable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/building_a_community_of_trustworthy_individuals.htm">Building a Community of Trustworthy Individuals</a></b><br>Believers should strive to be trustworthy themselves and seek to build a community of reliable individuals who can support one another in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ-like_reliability.htm">Reflecting Christ-like Reliability</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His reliability and faithfulness in our own lives, becoming dependable friends and allies to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_socialism.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_moses_and_hammurabi_alike.htm">How are Moses and the Hammurabi Code similar?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'eye_for_eye'_conflict_with_forgiveness.htm">Exodus 21:22-25 describes 'eye for eye' justice; does this literal approach to retribution conflict with later biblical injunctions on forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - Hebrew (see on Ver. 11), <span class="cmt_word">A broken tooth, and a foot out of joint - confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.</span> A faithless man is as little to be relied on in a time of need as a loose or broken tooth, and a foot unsteady or actually dislocated. You cannot bite on the one, you cannot walk on the other; so the perfidious man fails you when most wanted. Septuagint, "The way [<span class="greek">ὁδὸς</span>, Vatican, is probably a clerical error for <span class="greek">ὀδοὺς</span>, <span class="accented">al</span>.] of the wicked, and the foot of the transgressor, shall perish in an evil day." A Bengal maxim runs, "A loose tooth and a feeble friend are equally bad" (Lane). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[Like] a broken</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֭עָה</span> <span class="translit">(rō·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7465.htm">Strong's 7465: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broken, utterly </span><br /><br /><span class="word">tooth</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(šên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or a foot</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֶ֣גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·re·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of joint</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּעָ֑דֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mū·‘ā·ḏeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - QalPass - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4154.htm">Strong's 4154: </a> </span><span class="str2">Made to slip, dislocated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is confidence</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְטָ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miḇ·ṭāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4009.htm">Strong's 4009: </a> </span><span class="str2">A refuge, security, assurance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a faithless man</span><br /><span class="heb">בּ֝וֹגֵ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(bō·w·ḡêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_898.htm">Strong's 898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover, to act covertly, to pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in time</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of trouble.</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-19.htm">Proverbs 25:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:19 Confidence in someone unfaithful in time (Prov. 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