Psalms 118:9
It is better to hide in the Lord than to put any trust in princes.
Open English Bible (US)
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 hide in the Lord than to trust in mortals.
10Everywhere heathen swarmed round me; in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
Cross References
Hosea 10:3Yes, soon they will be saying, “We have no king, for we have not revered the Lord, and a king, what could he do for us anyway?”
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 →