Psalms 118:8
It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man;
Noyes Bible
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; I shall see my desire upon my enemies.
9It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4Happy the man who maketh the LORD his trust, And resorteth not to men of pride and falsehood!
Psalms 146:3Put not your trust in princes, In the son of man, in whom is no help!
Micah 7:5Trust ye not in a friend! Put no confidence in a guide! From her that lieth in thy bosom Keep the doors of thy 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 →