Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
9It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away to lies.
Psalms 146:3Don’t put your trust in princes, in a son of man in whom there is no help.
Micah 7:5Don’t trust in a neighbour. Don’t put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words 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 →