Tehillim 118:9

9 It is better to trust in Hashem than to put confidence in nedivim (nobles).

Tehillim 118:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:9

[It is] better to trust in the Lord
The Targum is,

``in the Word of the Lord.''

This is repeated for the sake of what follows:

than to put confidence in princes;
who have greater ability to help, and whose honour should engage them to keep their word; and yet it is better to trust in the Lord than in them; see ( Psalms 146:3 ) . Two different words being used in this verse and ( Psalms 118:8 ) ; for trust and confidence, Jarchi has observed, that the one signifies a lesser, the other a stronger confidence; as if the sense was this, "It is better lightly to trust in the Lord than to put the strongest confidence in men and princes." But the observation is scarcely solid enough.

Tehillim 118:9 In-Context

7 Hashem taketh my part through them that help me; therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

8 It is better to trust in Hashem than to put confidence in adam.

9 It is better to trust in Hashem than to put confidence in nedivim (nobles).

10 All Goyim surrounded me; but in the Shem Hashem will I cut them off.

11 They surrounded me; yes, they compassed me about; but in the Shem Hashem I will cut them off.