Psalms 118:8
I will keep your justifications. Do not utterly abandon me.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
9By what does an adolescent correct his way? By keeping to your words.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4May the Lord bring him help on his bed of sorrow. In his infirmity, you have changed his entire covering.
Psalms 146:3He heals the contrite of heart, and he binds up their sorrows.
Micah 7:5Do not be willing to believe a friend. And do not be willing to confide in a commander. From her, who sleeps in your bosom, keep the doors of your mouth closed.
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 →