Psalms 118:8
It is better to hide in the Lord than to trust in mortals.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7The Lord is mine, as my help: I shall feast my eyes on my foes.
9It is better to hide in the Lord than to put any trust in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.
Psalms 146:3Put not your trust in princes mortals, in whom is no help.
Micah 7:5Do not trust your neighbor, do not rely on a friend. From the wife who lies in your arms guard your tongue.
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 →