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

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God vs. Worldly Power

Commentators emphasize that even the most powerful human leaders are still just people. Albert Barnes points out they can be faithless and are ultimately powerless in life's greatest crises like sickness, danger, and death. Therefore, trusting in God is not only a matter of faith but is also more reasonable and leads to better results, as God is the only one who can offer true refuge when it matters most.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 118:9

18th Century

Theologian

It is better ... than to put confidence in princes—even in the most powerful of the human race; in those who are generally supposed to have …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 118:9

19th Century

Bishop

Trust. —The word constantly used of the security the Israelite found in his relation to Jehovah. The meaning here is apparently, “…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 118:7–9

19th Century

Preacher

The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 118:9

17th Century

Pastor

[It is] better to trust in the Lord
The Targum is, ``in the Word of the Lord.'' This is repeated for the sake of wha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 118:1–18

17th Century

Minister

The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; indeed, the Lord himself chastene…