Psalm 118:9

Modern English Version

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

Cross References

Isaiah 31:1

Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they do not look to the Holy One of Israel nor seek the Lord!

Isaiah 31:8

“Then the Assyrian shall fall by the sword that is not of man, and the sword not of man shall devour him. So he shall not escape the sword, and his young men shall become forced laborers.

Ezekiel 29:7

When they took hold of you by your hand, you broke and tore all their hands. And when they leaned upon you, you broke and made all their legs shake.

Hosea 10:3

For now they will say, “We have no king, because we do not fear the Lord; and a king, what could he do for us?”