Pro 25:19 | MHM | STEP | The Pain of Trusting the Unfaithful This section warns us about the disappointment and trouble that comes from trusting someone who is not reliable. Depending on an untrustworthy person, especially in times of need, can let us down and even cause pain. In contrast, trusting in God will never fail us. v. 19 : The verse says, “Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips” . This means that relying on someone who is not faithful is painful and disappointing, just like having a broken tooth or a twisted foot. When you need help most, that person will fail you and may even make things worse. The Bible reminds us that confidence in God is always safe, but trust in unfaithful people leads to trouble (Psalm 52:7; Isaiah 36:6 ).

‏ Proverbs 25:19

The Pain of Trusting the Unfaithful

This section warns us about the disappointment and trouble that comes from trusting someone who is not reliable. Depending on an untrustworthy person, especially in times of need, can let us down and even cause pain. In contrast, trusting in God will never fail us.

v. 19: The verse says, “Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips” . This means that relying on someone who is not faithful is painful and disappointing, just like having a broken tooth or a twisted foot. When you need help most, that person will fail you and may even make things worse. The Bible reminds us that confidence in God is always safe, but trust in unfaithful people leads to trouble (Psalm 52:7; Isaiah 36:6 ^a).