Psalms 118:9

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

It is better to trust in the Lord: then to put confidence in Princes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in princes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
- American Standard Version (1901)

It is better to have faith in the Lord than to put one's hope in rulers.
- Basic English Bible

It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles.
- Darby Bible

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
- Webster's Bible

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes.
- World English Bible

Better to take refuge in Jehovah, Than to trust in princes.
- Youngs Literal Bible

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 118:9


118:10 Nations - The neighbouring nations, Philistines, Syrians, Ammonites, Moabites, who were stirred up, by the overthrows which David had given some of them, by their jealousy at his growing greatness, and by their hatred against the true religion.

118:11 Yea - The repetition implies their frequency and fervency in this action.


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