Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 118:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 118:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 118 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”
Psalms 118:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 118:9
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. This verse parallels verse 8 (better to trust God than man) but escalates from common people to political authorities. Tov lachasot b'YHWH mibtoach bin'divim (better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in nobles/princes). N'divim (nobles/princes/rulers) represents the powerful, influential, politically connected—those who seem capable of providing security, resources, protection. Yet even princes are mortal, fallible, politically fickle. Psalm 146:3-4 warns: "Put not your trust in princes...his breath goeth forth, he ret...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 118:9
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“each a son of man in whom there is no help.”
“and rely on horses”
“and have not asked my advice; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh”
“you broke”
“the Holy One of Israel”
“you trust in the staff of this bruised reed”