Psalms 118:8
Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
In Context
7Jehovah [is] for me among my helpers, And I — I look on those hating me.
9Better to take refuge in Jehovah, Than to trust in princes.
Cross References
Psalms 40:4O the happiness of the man Who hath made Jehovah his trust, And hath not turned unto the proud, And those turning aside to lies.
Psalms 146:3Trust not in princes — in a son of man, For he hath no deliverance.
Micah 7:5Believe not in a friend, trust not in a leader, From her who is lying in thy bosom keep the openings 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 →