in the staff of this broken reed, &c.] Or, in this bruised (Chap. 42. 3.) staff of cane: alluding to such canes as they used commonly for walking staves; and the weaker sort, for support and stay. See Chap. 10. 20. and 50. 10. One that is altogether unable to help; Chap. 30. 5. and such as will not fail onely, Chap. 20. 5, 6. but wound and maim them, that shall trust unto him. Chap. 30. 3. See Ezek. 19 6, 7.