Psalms 118:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.”
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Read Psalms 118:8 in the flow of Psalms118 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Psalms118 to see the surrounding context.
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BSBPD
“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 118:8 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 30:31“What can I give you?” Laban asked. “You do not need to give me anything,” Jacob replied. “If you do this one thing for me, I will keep on shepherding and keeping your flocks.
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
- Psalms 62:8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
- Psalms 146:3Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.
- Jeremiah 17:5This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
- Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
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