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# The person who trusts in mankind is accursed
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I will curse any person who trusts in mankind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# he makes flesh his strength
Here the word "flesh" represents humans. Alternate translation: "he depends on mere humans for strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
# turns his heart away from Yahweh
Here the word "heart" refers to the thoughts and emotions. Alternate translation: "turns his devotion away from Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])