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.
Read in contextJeremiah 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.
Read in contextPsalms 62:8–9
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Read in contextMicah 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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