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Isaiah 30:3-5
But looking to Pharaoh will only bring them shame. Asking Egypt for help will bring them dishonor.Their officials have gone to the city of Zoan. Their messengers have arrived in Hanes.But the people of Judah will be put to shame. That’s because they are trusting in a nation that is useless to them. Egypt will not bring them any help or advantage. Instead, it will bring them shame and dishonor.”
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Jeremiah 17:5-8
The Lord says,“ Those who trust in human beings are under my curse. They depend on human strength. Their hearts turn away from me.They will be like a bush in a dry and empty land. They will not enjoy success when it comes. They will live in dry places in the desert. It is a land of salt where no one else lives.“ But I will bless anyone who trusts in me. I will do good things for the person who depends on me.They will be like a tree planted near water. It sends out its roots beside a stream. It is not afraid when heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It does not worry when there is no rain. It always bears fruit.”
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Isaiah 31:3
The men of Egypt are only human beings. They aren’t God. Their horses are only flesh and blood. They aren’t spirits. The Lord will reach out his powerful hand to punish everyone. The Egyptians provide help. But they will be tripped up. The people of Judah receive the help. But they will fall down. All of them will be destroyed.
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Psalms 20:1-9
May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble. May the God of Jacob keep you safe.May he send you help from the sacred tent. May he give you aid from Zion.May he remember all your sacrifices. May he accept your burnt offerings.May he give you what your heart wishes for. May he make all your plans succeed.May we shout for joy over your victory. May we lift up our flags in the name of our God. May the Lord give you everything you ask for.Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed king. He answers him from his sacred home in heaven. The power of God’s right hand gives victory to the king.Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.They are brought to their knees and fall down. But we get up and stand firm.Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call out to you!
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Lamentations 4:17
And that’s not all. Our eyes grew tired. We looked for help that never came. We watched from our towers. We kept looking for a nation that couldn’t save us.
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Isaiah 2:22
Stop trusting in mere human beings, who can’t help you. They only live for a little while. What good are they?
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Psalms 146:3-5
Don’t put your trust in human leaders. Don’t trust in people who can’t save you.When they die, they return to the ground. On that day their plans come to nothing.Blessed are those who depend on the God of Jacob for help. Blessed are those who put their hope in the Lord their God.
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Job 16:2
“ I’ve heard many of these things before. All of you are terrible at comforting me!
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Job 9:13
God doesn’t hold back his anger. Even the helpers of the sea monster Rahab bowed in fear at his feet.
