Psalm 118:8
Verse 8 of 29. The 118th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.
4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Psalm 118:8 in the World English Bible
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.Read Psalm 118:8 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on Psalm 118:8
The improvement he made of this favour. (1.) It encouraged him to trust in God; from his own experience he can say, It is better, more wise, more comfortable, and more safe, there is more reason for it, and it will speed better, to trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man, yea, though it be in princes, v. 8, 9.
Read Matthew Henry on Psalm 118:1–18: Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments.
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