Tree of Life Version
Psalms 118:9
9It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in princes.
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
7Adonai is for me, as my helper. I will see the downfall of those who hate me. 8It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in princes. 10All nations surrounded me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off. 11They surrounded me, yes, all around me— in the Name of Adonai I cut them off.
Read all of Psalms 118Psalms 118:9 word by word
ט֗וֹב לַחֲס֥וֹת בַּיהוָ֑ה מִ֝בְּטֹ֗חַ בִּנְדִיבִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 118:9
- Psalms 146:3Do not put your trust in princes— in man, in whom there is no salvation.
- Isaiah 30:2who go down to Egypt, but did not consult Me, to take refuge in Pharaoh’s stronghold, to seek shelter in Egypt’s shadow.
- Isaiah 31:1Oy , those going down to Egypt for help. They are relying on horses, trusting in chariots since they are many, and in horsemen since they are very mighty, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel nor seek Adonai!
- Isaiah 36:6Behold, you rely on this splintered reed as a staff—Egypt! If a man leans on it, it will go into the palm of his hand and pierce it—thus Pharaoh king of Egypt is to all who trust in him.
- Ezekiel 29:7When they took hold of you by the hand, you snapped and tore all their shoulders. When they leaned on you, you broke and wrenched all their hips.’”
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
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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
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