Psalms 118:8

⁶ The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

⁷ The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

⁹ It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

¹⁰ All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

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Sammenlign

ÅB: Det er bedre å sette sin lit til Herren enn å stole på mennesker.
OTB: Det er bedre å søke tilflukt hos Herren
Enn å sette sin lit til mennesker.
B1930: Det er bedre å sette sin lit til Herren enn å stole på mennesker.

BSB: It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
KJV: It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
WEB: It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.
ASV: It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
DARBY: It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man;
BLB: [It is] better to take refuge in YHWH, than to trust in man.

Psalms 40:4
Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
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Jeremiah 17:5–7
This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
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Psalms 62:8–9
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
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Micah 7:5–7
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
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