Psalms 118:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 118:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 118:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 118:9 — KJV
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”
— Psalms 118:9 (KJV)
Psalms 118:9 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 118:9
“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
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“And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.”
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“And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.”
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“And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom. appointed: Heb. commanded”
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“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
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