Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 5:23

"But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone." — Jeremiah 5:23 (ASV)

God restrains the sea, but nothing seems to be able to restrain the sinfulness of man. He breaks each and every barrier that should keep him back; he is like a desolating torrent when he gives way to iniquity.