Psalm 118:8

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

Psalm 118:8 in Other Translations

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

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

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

8 Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people;

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

8 It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust mortals.

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

8 It is better to go to the LORD for safety than to trust in mere men.

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 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.

Cross References

• 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