Jeremiah 2:33

Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.

Why trimmest? Maurer translates, 'How skillfully thou dost prepare thy way,' etc. But see , "When Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel painted her face, and attired her head." "Trimmest" best suits the image of one bedecking herself as a harlot.

Way - course of life.

Therefore - accordingly. Or else, 'nay, thou hast even,' etc.

Also ... wicked ones - even the wicked harlots; i:e., (laying aside the metaphor), even the Gentiles who are nationally and universally wicked, thou teachest to be still more so (Grotius).