Psalms 118:8
It is better to have faith in the Lord than to put one's hope in man.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7The Lord is my great helper: I will see my desire against my haters.
9It is better to have faith in the Lord than to put one's hope in rulers.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4\40:3\And he put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; numbers have seen it with fear, and put their faith in the Lord.
Psalms 146:3Put not your faith in rulers, or in the son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
Micah 7:5Put no faith in a friend, do not let your hope be placed in a relation: keep watch on the doors of your mouth against her who is resting on your breast.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:2-19
Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The Lord taketh my part… Read the whole commentary →