This is what the Lord says:
(A)Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind
And makes (B)flesh his [a]strength,
And whose heart turns away from the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 17:5 Lit arm

This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,(A)
    who draws strength from mere flesh
    and whose heart turns away from the Lord.(B)

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17 A (A)horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it rescue anyone by its great strength.

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17 A horse(A) is a vain hope for deliverance;
    despite all its great strength it cannot save.

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31 The (A)horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the (B)victory belongs to the Lord.

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31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(A)

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