Psalm 118:8 in the World English Bible, with the verses around it.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man.
A psalm weighing dependence on people against dependence on God.
Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever.
Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom.
The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
The LORD is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes.
All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off.
They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off.
They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the LORD’s name I cut them off.
How does a life of quiet integrity change the way someone approaches trust?
Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.
How does trusting an outcome allow someone to make plans with confidence?
But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.
Scripture is quoted word for word from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.
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