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Psalms 118:9

Psalms 118:9
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about,.... Which is repeated not only for the confirmation of, it, but to denote the frequency and fury of their attacks, and their obstinate persisting…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

It is better ... than to put confidence in princes - Even in the most mighty of the human race; in those who of all people may be supposed to have the most ability to aid us; in those whose favor is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 118:1-18

It appears here, as often as elsewhere, that David had his heart full of the goodness of God. He loved to think of it, loved to speak of it, and was very solicitous that God might have the praise of…