Jeremiah 17:5

Individuals Are Challenged to Put Their Trust in the Lord

17:5 The Lord says,

“I will put a curse on people

who trust in mere human beings,

who depend on mere flesh and blood for their strength,

and whose hearts have turned away from the Lord.

Psalms 73:27

73:27 Yes, look! Those far from you die;

you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.

Proverbs 14:14

14:14 The backslider will be paid back from his own ways,

but a good person will be rewarded for his.

Isaiah 1:28

1:28 All rebellious sinners will be shattered,

those who abandon the Lord will perish.