Psalm 118:8

8 É melhor refugiar-se no Senhor do que confiar no homem.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 118:8 In-Context

6 O Senhor é por mim, não recearei; que me pode fazer o homem?

7 O Senhor é por mim entre os que me ajudam; pelo que verei cumprido o meu desejo sobre os que me odeiam.

8 É melhor refugiar-se no Senhor do que confiar no homem.

9 É melhor refugiar-se no Senhor do que confiar nos príncipes.

10 Todas as nações me cercaram, mas em nome do Senhor eu as exterminei.