Psalms 118:9
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
In Context
8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
10All nations compass me about; verily, in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.
Cross References
Isaiah 30:2That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at My mouth; to take refuge in the stronghold of Pharaoh, and to take shelter in the shadow of Egypt!
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many, and in horsemen, because they are exceeding mighty; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Isaiah 36:6Behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it; so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust on him.
Hosea 10:3Surely now shall they say: 'We have no king; for we feared not the LORD; and the king, what can he do for us?'
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 →