Psalm 118:9

New Living Translation

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

Cross References

Isaiah 31:1

What sorrow awaits those who look to Egypt for help, trusting their horses, chariots, and charioteers and depending on the strength of human armies instead of looking to the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 31:8

“The Assyrians will be destroyed, but not by the swords of men. The sword of God will strike them, and they will panic and flee. The strong young Assyrians will be taken away as captives.

Ezekiel 29:7

When Israel leaned on you, you splintered and broke and stabbed her in the armpit. When she put her weight on you, you collapsed, and her legs gave way.

Hosea 10:3

Then they will say, “We have no king because we didn’t fear the Lord. But even if we had a king, what could he do for us anyway?”