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Psalms 118:9 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes. "

Psalms 118:9

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7 The LORD is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.

8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes.

10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off.

11 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off.

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Psalms 118:1

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:2

"Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:3

"Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:4

"Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:5

"Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom."

Psalms 118:6

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

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