Psalms 118:8
Better to take refuge in YHWH, || Than to trust in man,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7YHWH [is] for me among my helpers, || And I look on those hating me.
9Better to take refuge in YHWH, || Than to trust in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4O the blessedness of the man || Who has made YHWH his trust, || And has not turned to the proud, || And those turning aside to lies.
Psalms 146:3Do not trust in princes—in a son of man, || For he has no deliverance.
Micah 7:5Do not believe in a friend, || Do not trust in a leader, || From her who is lying in your bosom keep the openings of your mouth.
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 →