Psalms 118:8
It is, better to seek refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7Yahweh, is on my side, with them who help me, I, therefore shall gaze upon them who hate me.
9It is, better to seek refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in nobles.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4How happy the man, Who hath made Yahweh his confidence, who hath not turned unto the haughty, nor gone aside unto falsehood.
Psalms 146:3Do not ye trust in nobles, in a son of man who hath no deliverance:
Micah 7:5Do not trust in a friend, do not put confidence in an associate,—from her that lieth in thy bosom, keep thou 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 →