Psalms 118:9

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”

"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." - Psalms 118:9
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What does Psalms 118:9 mean?

Psalms 118:9 (KJV) states, "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes." This verse from the Book of Psalms encapsulates a profound truth about the nature of earthly power and the transcendent sovereignty of God. The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150…

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Placing Our Confidence: A Faithful Trust in the Lord

In a world filled with uncertainty and shifting alliances, Psalm 118:9 reminds us of a profound truth: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." This verse encapsulates a critical theme found throughout the Scriptures, urging believers to place their…

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A Prayer for Trust in the Lord

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble reverence, I pause to reflect on the profound wisdom contained in Your Word, particularly in Psalms 118:9. As it is written, “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.” Lord, I acknowledge that in my…

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Psalms 118:9 - "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes."
Psalms 118:8-9 - "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes."
Psalms 118:24 - "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
"This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes." - Psalms 118:23
Psalms 118:6 - "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"
Psalms 118:23 - "This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes."
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalms 118:24
"The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation." - Psalms 118:14
Psalms 118:20 - "This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter."
"Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalms 118:2
"Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalms 118:3
Psalms 118:14 - "The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation."
Psalms 118:8 - "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."
Psalms 118:17 - "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD."
Psalms 118:2 - "Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:22 - "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner."
Psalms 118:3 - "Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:16 - "The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly."
Psalms 118:19 - "Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:"
Psalms 118:4 - "Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:10 - "All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them."
Psalms 118:15 - "The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly."
Psalms 119:118 - "Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood."
Psalms 118:29 - "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:13 - "Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me."
Psalms 118:21 - "I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation."
Psalms 118:11 - "They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them."
Psalms 118:1 - "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 118:5 - "I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place."