Parallel Verses New International Version It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. King James Bible It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Darby Bible Translation It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man; World English Bible It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man. Young's Literal Translation Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man, Psalm 118:8 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBetter to trust in the Lord - Man is feeble, ignorant, fickle, and capricious; it is better to trust in Jehovah than in such. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Library June the Thirtieth God My Strength and Song"The Lord is my strength and my song." --PSALM cxviii. 14-21. Yes, first of all "my strength" and then "my song"! For what song can there be where there is languor and fainting? What brave music can be born in an organ which is short of breath? There must first be strength if we would have fine harmonies. And so the good Lord comes to the songless, and with holy power He brings the gift of "saving health." "And my song"! For when life is healthy it instinctively breaks into song. The happy, contented … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year The Entry into Jerusalem. Letter xx. To Pope Damasus. Of the Conformity of Our Will to that Will of God's which is Signified to us by his Commandments. Cross References 2 Chronicles 32:7 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said. Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Psalm 108:12 Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD. Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are mere mortals and not God; their horses are flesh and not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, those who help will stumble, those who are helped will fall; all will perish together. Jump to Previous Better Confidence Faith Hope One's Refuge TrustJump to Next Better Confidence Faith Hope One's Refuge TrustLinks Psalm 118:8 NIVPsalm 118:8 NLT Psalm 118:8 ESV Psalm 118:8 NASB Psalm 118:8 KJV Psalm 118:8 Bible Apps Psalm 118:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:8 French Bible Psalm 118:8 German Bible Psalm 118:8 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |