It is better to take refuge in the LORD,
than to put confidence in princes.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 118:9 in context
Psalms 118:6–12
6
The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
7
The LORD is on my side among those who help me.
Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD,
than to put confidence in man.
9
Selected verse
It is better to take refuge in the LORD,
than to put confidence in princes.
10
All the nations surrounded me,
but in the LORD’s name I cut them off.
11
They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me.
In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off.
12
They surrounded me like bees.
They are quenched like the burning thorns.
In the LORD’s name I cut them off.
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