Jer 17:5 | JFB | e4.org | 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 (Isa 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 (Ps 62:5).