Jeremiah 17:5

Jeremiah 17:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

who draws strength from mere flesh

and whose heart turns away from the Lord.

5¶This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind

And makes flesh his 17:5 Lit armstrength,

And whose heart turns away from the Lord.

5Thus says the Lord,

“Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind

And makes flesh his strength,

And whose heart turns away from the Lord.

5¶Thus says the Lord,

“Cursed is the man who trusts in and relies on mankind,

Making [weak, faulty human] flesh his strength,

And whose mind and heart turn away from the Lord.

5This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind,

who makes mere flesh his strength17:5 Hebrew arm

and turns his heart from the Lord.

5The Lord says,

“Those who trust in human beings are under my curse.

They depend on human strength.

Their hearts turn away from me.