Psalms 118:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

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

Psalms 118:8 — American Standard Version

Study Psalms 118:8 with Original Hebrew & AI

Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear, Strong's concordance, morphological parsing, and commentary from Gill, Barnes, Wesley, Matthew Henry & more.

Open Full Study Tools →

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

5Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me [and set me] in a large place.

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.

8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.

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.

11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

← Psalms 118:7 Psalms 118:9 →

← Full Chapter 118 Psalms Overview

Free Original-Language Bible Study

BibleWord.ai gives you Hebrew interlinear text, 7 classic commentaries, Strong's concordance, and AI-powered scholarship — free to start, no credit card required.

Start Free Today →