Psalms 118:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

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Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
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Referenced Verses

Ps 40:4 : 4 Blessed is that man that maketh{H8804)} the LORD his trust, and respecteth{H8804)} not the proud, nor such as turn aside{H8802)} to lies.
Jer 17:5-7 : 5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. 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, in a salt land and not inhabited. 7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Ps 62:8-9 : 8 Trust{H8798)} in him at all times; ye people, pour out{H8798)} your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid{H8800)} in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Mic 7:5-7 : 5 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. 6 For the son dishonoureth 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 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; 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 trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
Ps 40:4
78%
4Blessed is that man that maketh{H8804)} the LORD his trust, and respecteth{H8804)} not the proud, nor such as turn aside{H8802)} to lies.
Jer 17:7
77%
7Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Ps 84:12
77%
12O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth{H8802)} in thee.
Ps 56:11
77%
11In God have I put my trust{H8804)}: I will not be afraid{H8799)} what man can do{H8799)} 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 the LORD shall be safe.
Jer 17:5
76%
5Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Ps 31:14
76%
14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
Ps 34:8
76%
8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Ps 115:8-9
2 verses
75%
8They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
9O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Ps 118:6-7
2 verses
75%
6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
Prov 3:5
74%
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Ps 62:8
74%
8Trust{H8798)} in him at all times; ye people, pour out{H8798)} your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Ps 56:3-4
2 verses
74%
3What time I am afraid{H8799)}, I will trust{H8799)} in thee.
4In God I will praise{H8762)} his word, in God I have put my trust{H8804)}; I will not fear{H8799)} what flesh can do{H8799)} unto me.
Ps 91:2
74%
2I will say{H8799)} of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust{H8799)}.
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 the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Ps 71:1
73%
1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust{H8804)}: let me never be put to confusion{H8799)}.
Ps 16:1
73%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps 31:6
73%
6I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.
Ps 73:28
72%
28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put{H8804)} my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare{H8763)} all thy works.
Ps 115:11
72%
11Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Ps 18:2
72%
2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Ps 31:1
72%
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Ps 11:1
72%
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Prov 3:26
72%
26For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Ps 21:7
72%
7For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy 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 from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
Ps 37:3
72%
3Trust in the LORD, and do{H8798)} good; so shalt thou dwell{H8798)} in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed{H8798)}.
Ps 18:30
72%
30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Ps 20:7
72%
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Ps 125:1
72%
1A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Nah 1:7
72%
7The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Ps 141:8
72%
8But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
Ps 22:8
71%
8He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Ps 4:5
71%
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
2 Sam 22:31
71%
31As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
Jer 7:8
71%
8Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
Ps 28:7
71%
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart 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{H8799)} not God his strength; but trusted{H8799)} in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened{H8799)} himself in his wickedness.
Prov 22:19
71%
19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
Lam 3:24
71%
24The LORD 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 an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.