Jeremiah 17:5

The Sin and Punishment of Judah · Jeremiah 17:1–11
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
Literal
Thus says YHWH: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his arm and turns away his heart from YHWH.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Maledictus homo qui confidit in homine, et ponit carnem brachium suum, et a Domino recedit cor ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

Trust is a mindset that leads to obedience (see Jeremiah 11:4; Deuteronomy 27:15–26).

This meditation contrasts the foolishness of trusting in humans with the wisdom of trusting in the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting in Human Strength

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Curse, Cursed Flesh Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Breaking Generational Curses Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Prone to Depart from God Christ is God: As the Object of Faith Confidence: False False Confidence in Man Forsaking God: Curse Pronounced Upon Forsaking God: Trusting in Man Is Heart: The Unregenerate: Loves Evil Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Trust: Woe and Curse of False Trusting Man