Jer 17:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. Referring to the Jews' proneness to rely on Egypt, in its fear of Assyria and Babylon ( , ). trusteth-- This word is emphatic. We may expect help from men, so far as God enables them to help us, but we must rest our trust in God alone ( ).

‏ Jeremiah 17:5

5. Referring to the Jews' proneness to rely on Egypt, in its fear of Assyria and Babylon (Is 31:1, 3).

trusteth--This word is emphatic. We may expect help from men, so far as God enables them to help us, but we must rest our trust in God alone (Psa 62:5).