Psalms 118:8 · KJV
“{It is} better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”
— Psalms 118:8
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see {my desire} upon them that hate me.
{It is} better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Psalms 118 — Context
The LORD {is} on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? {on...: Heb. for me}
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see {my desire} upon them that hate me.
8{It is} better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9{It 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. {destroy...: Heb. cut them off}
Cross References
Psalms 40:4
Blessed {is} that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Jeremiah 17:5-7
Thus saith the LORD; Cursed {be} the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Psalms 62:8-9
Trust in him at all times; {ye} people, pour out your heart before him: God {is} a refuge for us. Selah.
Micah 7:5-7
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.