Psalms 118:8
It is better to trust in the Lord, then to haue confidence in man.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7The Lord is with mee among them that helpe me: therefore shall I see my desire vpon mine enemies.
9It is better to trust in the Lord, then to haue confidence in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, and regardeth not the proude, nor such as turne aside to lyes.
Psalms 146:3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the sonne of man, for there is none helpe in him.
Micah 7:5Trust ye not in a friend, neither put ye confidence in a counseller: keepe the doores of thy mouth from her that lyeth in thy bosome.
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 →