Psalm 118:9

Good News Translation

It is better to trust in the Lord than to depend on human leaders.

Cross References

Isaiah 31:1

Those who go to Egypt for help are doomed! They are relying on Egypt's vast military strength—horses, chariots, and soldiers. But they do not rely on the Lord, the holy God of Israel, or ask him for help.

Isaiah 31:8

Assyria will be destroyed in war, but not by human power. The Assyrians will run from battle, and their young men will be made slaves.

Ezekiel 29:7

When they leaned on you, you broke, pierced their armpits, and made them wrench their backs.

Hosea 10:3

These people will soon be saying, “We have no king because we did not fear the Lord. But what could a king do for us anyway?”