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Psalms 118:8 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. "
Psalms 118:8
Verse in Context
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The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy
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Psalms 118:1
"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:2
"Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:3
"Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:4
"Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:5
"I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place."
Psalms 118:6
"The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do"
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