Bible verse
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Psalm 118:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 118.
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.
13 I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
KJV
[It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
ASV
It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
ERV
It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes.
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