Psalms 118:8

NETBible

It is better to take shelter 1  in the Lord than to trust in people.

NIV ©

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

NASB ©

It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man.

NLT ©

It is better to trust the LORD than to put confidence in people.

MSG ©

Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in people;

BBE ©

It is better to have faith in the Lord than to put one’s hope in man.

NRSV ©

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to put confidence in mortals.

NKJV ©

It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

It is better to take shelter 1  in the Lord than to trust in people.

NET Notes

1 tn “Taking shelter” in the Lord is an idiom for seeking his protection. Seeking his protection presupposes and even demonstrates the subject’s loyalty to the Lord. In the psalms those who “take shelter” in the Lord are contrasted with the wicked and equated with those who love, fear, and serve the Lord (Pss 5:11-12; 31:17-20; 34:21-22).