Psalm 118:8 “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.”

Psalm 118:8

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

World English Bible

It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.

American Standard Version

It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.

Geneva Bible 1599

It is better to trust in the Lord, then to haue confidence in man.

Darby Translation

It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man;

Young's Literal Translation

Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man,

Bible in Basic English

It is better to have faith in the Lord than to put one's hope in man.

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Cross references

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

Psalm 40:4 Jeremiah 17:5–7 Micah 7:5–7 Psalm 62:8 Psalm 62:9

Psalm 40:4 · BSB

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.

Jeremiah 17:5–7 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.

Micah 7:5–7 · BSB

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.

Psalm 62:8 · BSB

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 62:9 · BSB

Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.

9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

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