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Psalm 118:8-9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 118 · verses 8–9
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.Psalm 118:8-9 · King James Version
Psalm 118:8-9 in context
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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- confidencebâṭachfiguratively, to trust, be confident or sureH982 →
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- trustchâçâhto flee for protectionH2620 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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It appears here, as often as elsewhere, that David had his heart full of the goodness of God. He loved to think of it, loved to speak of it, and was very solicitous that God might have the praise of it and others the comfort of it.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-18