Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7The LORD is for me as my helper; and I shall gaze upon them that hate me.
9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4(40-5) Happy is the man that hath made the LORD his trust, and hath not turned unto the arrogant, nor unto such as fall away treacherously.
Psalms 146:3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Micah 7:5Trust ye not in a friend, put ye 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 →