Psalm 118:9

The LORD Is on My Side · Psalm 118:1–29
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Translations

Modern
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Traditional
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
Literal
It is better to take refuge in YHWH, than to trust in princes.
Latin
Bonum est sperare in Domino, quam sperare in principibus.

Original

Hebrew
English
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

Notes

Trusting in the Lord is better than placing confidence in even the most powerful human leaders (Psalms 118:6; 146:3).

The Lord alone is the psalmist’s helper.

The psalmist joyfully thanks the Lord for his goodness and urges others to trust in his loving devotion (Psalm 118:1–4, 29). This poem is the last of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118).

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Hosanna Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Following Man Trust of the Wicked is in Man Trusting Man