Psalms 118:8 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“{It is} better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

Psalms 118:8

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

The LORD {is} on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? {on...: Heb. for me}

The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see {my desire} upon them that hate me.

{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 them. {destroy...: Heb. cut them off}

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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. {in distress: Heb. out of distress}"

Psalms 118:6

"The LORD {is} on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? {on...: Heb. for me}"

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