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Psalm 118:9

World English Bible

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh,
than to put confidence in princes.

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Psalm 118:9 in other translations

It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.

Psalm 118:9 · American Standard Version

Psalm 118:9 in context

  1. 7Yahweh is on my side among those who help me.
    Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
  2. 8It is better to take refuge in Yahweh,
    than to put confidence in man.
  3. 9It is better to take refuge in Yahweh,
    than to put confidence in princes.
  4. 10All the nations surrounded me,
    but in Yahweh’s name, I cut them off.
  5. 11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me.
    In Yahweh’s name I indeed cut them off.