Change Translation
- Recent Translations
- All Translations
Psalms 118:8
Share
Settings
Psalms 118:8 in Other Translations
Psalms 118:8 Meaning and Commentary
Psalms 118:8
it is not good to put confidence in man at all; it is trusting to a broken staff, to a mere shadow, which can yield no support or relief: it is best to trust in the Lord; he is able to help, as well as willing; he is faithful to his word, and unchangeable in his promises; whereas man, though he may have a will to help, oftentimes has it not in his power; and when it is in his power, and has promised it, he disappoints, being changeable or unfaithful. Wherefore trust not in man, but in the Lord; yea, cursed is the man that trusts in man; see ( Jeremiah 17:5 ) .
[It is] better to trust in the Lord
This, with what follows in ( Psalms 118:9 ) , is the conclusion from the above premises and experience; it is good to trust in the Lord; such enjoy peace, are in safety, shall not want any good thing, nor ever be ashamed and confounded: the Targum is,
``it is better to trust in the Word of the Lord;''than to put confidence in man;
it is not good to put confidence in man at all; it is trusting to a broken staff, to a mere shadow, which can yield no support or relief: it is best to trust in the Lord; he is able to help, as well as willing; he is faithful to his word, and unchangeable in his promises; whereas man, though he may have a will to help, oftentimes has it not in his power; and when it is in his power, and has promised it, he disappoints, being changeable or unfaithful. Wherefore trust not in man, but in the Lord; yea, cursed is the man that trusts in man; see ( Jeremiah 17:5 ) .
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Psalms 118:8 In-Context
6
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
7
The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.
8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.
9
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
10
All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.
Related Articles
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.