Psalms 118:9

Psalms 118:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
• New International Version (NIV)It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
• New King James Version (NKJV)It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in princes.

Context of Psalms 118:9

7Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see [my desire] upon them that hate me. 8It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man; It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles. 10All nations encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them. 11They encompassed me, yea, encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them.

Psalms 118:9 word by word

ט֗וֹב לַחֲס֥וֹת בַּיהוָ֑ה מִ֝בְּטֹ֗חַ בִּנְדִיבִֽים׃Read the interlinear

• betterטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• noblesנָדִיבnâdîyb · nobleH5081

Cross-references for Psalms 118:9

• Psalms 146:3Put not confidence in nobles, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
• Isaiah 30:2who walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked of my mouth, — to take refuge under the protection of Pharaoh, and trust in the shadow of Egypt!
• Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and depend on horses, and confide in chariots because [they are] many, and in horsemen because they are very strong; and who look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Jehovah!
• Isaiah 36:6Behold, thou reliest upon the staff of that broken reed, upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it goes into his hand, and pierces it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that rely upon him.
• Ezekiel 29:7When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst give way and rend all their shoulder; and when they leaned upon thee, thou didst break, and didst make all their loins to tremble.

Commentaries on Psalms 118:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9In princes - Men of high estate are generally proud, vainglorious, self-confident, and rash: it is better to trust in God than in them. Often they cannot deliver, and often they will not when they can. However, in the concerns of our salvation, and in matters which belong to Providence, they can do nothing.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9It is better … than to put confidence in princes - Even in the most mighty of the human race; in those who of all people may be supposed to have the most ability to aid us; in those whose favor is often sought more than the favor of God. Princes are only men; often as faithless and deceitful as other men; often less reliable in their character than those in more humble life. and in the great matters where we most need aid - in sickness, in danger, in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-9Trusting in the Lord is better than placing confidence in even the most powerful human leaders (Psalms 118:6; 146:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-98-9. Even the most powerful men are less to be trusted than God.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 118:9

• Faith

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• In the Lord
• Better
• Confidence
• Hallel
• Hymn
• Psalms
• Refuse
• Rejoicing
• Temple, the Second
• Celebrate

Commentaries on Psalms 118

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings