Isa 2:22, Jer 17:5 | JFB | STEP | 22. The high ones ( ) on whom the people trust, shall be "brought low" ( ); therefore "cease from" depending on them, instead of on the Lord ( ).

Isaiah 2:22

22. The high ones (Isa 2:11, 13) on whom the people trust, shall be "brought low" (Isa 3:2); therefore "cease from" depending on them, instead of on the Lord (Ps 146:3-5).

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).