Psalms 118:9
It is, better to seek refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in nobles.
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 princes.
In Context
8It is, better to seek refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man:
10All nations, have compassed me about, In the Name of Yahweh, surely I will make them be circumcised;
Cross References
Isaiah 30:2Who are setting out to go down to Egypt, But at my mouth, have not asked,—Betaking them to the protection of Pharaoh And seeking refuge under the shadow of Egypt.
Isaiah 31:1Alas! for them who are going down to Egypt for help, On horses, would rely,—And have trusted—In chariots—because they are many, and In horsemen, because they are very bold, But have not looked unto the Holy One of Israel, And onto Yahweh, have not sought.
Isaiah 36:6Lo! thou dost trust on the support of this bruised cane, on Egypt, whereon if a man lean it will enter his hand and lay it open,—So, is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust upon him.
Hosea 10:3For, now, will they say, We have no king,—for we revere not Yahweh, and what could, a king, do for us?
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 →