Psalms 118:8
It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see [my desire] upon them that hate me.
9It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man that hath made Jehovah his confidence, and turneth not to the proud, and to such as turn aside to lies.
Psalms 146:3Put not confidence in nobles, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
Micah 7:5Believe ye not in a companion, put not confidence in a familiar friend: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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 →