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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

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.
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.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 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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