Psalms 118:8
It is good to confide in the Lord, rather than to have confidence in man.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 helper: and I will look over my enemies.
9It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear : and they shall hope in the Lord.
Psalms 146:3Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and of his greatness there is no end.
Micah 7:5Believe not a friend, and trust not in a prince: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that sleepeth 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 →