Psalms 118:8

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 40:4 : 4 Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
  • Jer 17:5-7 : 5 Thus says Yahweh: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh. 6 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, a salt land and not inhabited. 7 Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose trust Yahweh is.
  • Ps 62:8-9 : 8 Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah. 9 Surely men of low degree are just a breath, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.
  • Mic 7:5-7 : 5 Don't trust in a neighbor. Don't put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth! 6 For the son dishonors the father, the daughter rises 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 to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

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

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    11 I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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  • Prov 29:25
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    25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

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    5 Thus says Yahweh: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.

  • Ps 31:14
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    14 But I trust in you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my God."

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    8 Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

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    8 Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them.

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  • Ps 118:6-7
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    6 Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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    5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.

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    1 Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.

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  • Ps 73:28
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