Psalm 118:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

It is better to trust in the Lord than to trust in great leaders.

Cross References

Ezekiel 29:7

The people of Israel leaned on Egypt for support, but Egypt only pierced their hands and shoulder. They leaned on you for support, but you broke and twisted their back.’”

Isaiah 31:8

It is true that Assyria will be defeated with a sword, but it will not be a human sword that defeats him. Assyria will be destroyed, but that destruction will not come from a man’s sword. Assyria will run away from God’s sword, but the young men will be caught and made slaves.

Isaiah 31:1

Look at the people going down to Egypt for help. They think the horses they get will save them. They hope the many chariots and powerful soldiers will protect them. But the people don’t trust the Holy One of Israel. They didn’t ask the Lord for help.

Hosea 10:3

Now the Israelites say, “We have no king. We don’t honor the Lord. And his king cannot do anything to us.”