Psalms 118:8

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

Psalms 118:8 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
English Standard Version (ESV)
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
New Living Translation (NLT)
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people.
The Message Bible (MSG)
8 Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people;
American Standard Version (ASV)
8 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
8 It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust mortals.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
8 It is better to go to the LORD for safety than to trust in mere men.

Psalms 118:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:8

[It is] better to trust in the Lord
This, with what follows in ( Psalms 118:9 ) , is the conclusion from the above premises and experience; it is good to trust in the Lord; such enjoy peace, are in safety, shall not want any good thing, nor ever be ashamed and confounded: the Targum is,

``it is better to trust in the Word of the Lord;''

than to put confidence in man;
it is not good to put confidence in man at all; it is trusting to a broken staff, to a mere shadow, which can yield no support or relief: it is best to trust in the Lord; he is able to help, as well as willing; he is faithful to his word, and unchangeable in his promises; whereas man, though he may have a will to help, oftentimes has it not in his power; and when it is in his power, and has promised it, he disappoints, being changeable or unfaithful. Wherefore trust not in man, but in the Lord; yea, cursed is the man that trusts in man; see ( Jeremiah 17:5 ) .

Psalms 118:8 In-Context

6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.
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 down.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 2:12; Psalms 5:11; Psalms 9:9; Psalms 37:3; Psalms 40:4; Isaiah 25:4; Isaiah 57:13
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8; S Psalms 108:12; S Isaiah 2:22; Jeremiah 17:5
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