OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 17:5

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The LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man, relies on strength of flesh, and whose heart departs from the LORD.

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Verse 5. Thus. Septuagint continue from the last chapter, “cursed,” and so forth Bible.—Sedecias had formed alliances with several princes, instead of turning to the Lord. Calmet. 27 and 37. Calmet.—Our chief dependence must be on God, not on human policy. Worthington.

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