Bible verse

Psalm 118:8

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

Psalm 118:8 · BSB

Psalm 118:8 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 118.

4 Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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

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

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 off.

11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

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Psalm 118:8 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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