Psalms 118:8

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 40:4 : 4 Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Jer 17:5-7 : 5 Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah. 6 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, a salt land and not inhabited. 7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.
Ps 62:8-9 : 8 Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. {H5542} 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.
Mic 7:5-7 : 5 Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. 6 For the son dishonoreth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house. 7 But as for me, I will look unto Jehovah; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 118:9-10
2 verses
93%
9It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Ps 40:4
78%
4Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Jer 17:7
77%
7Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.
Ps 84:12
77%
12O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Ps 56:11
77%
11In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?
Ps 146:3
77%
3Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Prov 29:25
76%
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Jer 17:5
76%
5Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah.
Ps 31:14
76%
14But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
Ps 34:8
76%
8Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.
Ps 115:8-9
2 verses
75%
8They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.
9O Israel, trust thou in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
Ps 118:6-7
2 verses
75%
6Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
7Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.
Prov 3:5
74%
5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
Ps 62:8
74%
8Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. {H5542}
Ps 56:3-4
2 verses
74%
3What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
Ps 91:2
74%
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Isa 26:3-4
2 verses
74%
3Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]; because he trusteth in thee.
4Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
Ps 71:1
73%
1In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.
Ps 16:1
73%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; For in thee do I take refuge.
Ps 31:6
73%
6I hate them that regard lying vanities; But I trust in Jehovah.
Ps 73:28
72%
28But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.
Ps 115:11
72%
11Ye that fear Jehovah, trust in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
Ps 18:2
72%
2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Ps 31:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.
Ps 11:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David. In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain;
Prov 3:26
72%
26For Jehovah will be thy confidence, And will keep thy foot from being taken.
Ps 21:7
72%
7For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Ps 33:21
72%
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
Ps 108:12
72%
12Give us help against the adversary; For vain is the help of man.
Ps 37:3
72%
3Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.
Ps 18:30
72%
30As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Ps 20:7
72%
7Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.
Ps 125:1
72%
1A Song of Ascents. They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
Nah 1:7
72%
7Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.
Ps 141:8
72%
8For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute.
Ps 22:8
71%
8Commit [thyself] unto Jehovah; Let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him.
Ps 4:5
71%
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
2 Sam 22:31
71%
31As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Jer 7:8
71%
8Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
Ps 28:7
71%
7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Ps 52:7
71%
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Prov 22:19
71%
19That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made [them] known to thee this day, even to thee.
Lam 3:24
71%
24Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Ps 39:7
71%
7And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
Ps 27:3
71%
3Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.