Psalms 118:8-10 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 118:8-10 NIV (New International Version)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.
Psalms 118:8-10 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. All nations surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I cut them off!
Psalms 118:8-10 NLT (New Living Translation)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Though hostile nations surrounded me, I destroyed them all with the authority of the LORD.
Psalms 118:8-10 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humanity. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in nobles. All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.
Psalms 118:8-10 KJV (King James Version)
It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes. All nations compassed me about: But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
Psalms 118:8-10 NKJV (New King James Version)
It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes. All nations surrounded me, But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Psalms 118:5-16 MSG (The Message)
Pushed to the wall, I called to GOD; from the wide open spaces, he answered. GOD’s now at my side and I’m not afraid; who would dare lay a hand on me? GOD’s my strong champion; I flick off my enemies like flies. Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in people; Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in celebrities. Hemmed in by barbarians, in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; Hemmed in and with no way out, in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in; in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt. I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall, when GOD grabbed and held me. GOD’s my strength, he’s also my song, and now he’s my salvation. Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs in the camp of the saved? “The hand of GOD has turned the tide! The hand of GOD is raised in victory! The hand of GOD has turned the tide!”
Psalms 118:8-10 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in people. It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in noblemen. ¶All nations surrounded me; In the name of the LORD I will certainly fend them off.
Psalms 118:8-10 AMP (Amplified Bible)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in princes. ¶All nations encompassed me; In the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.
Psalms 118:8-10 NET (New English Translation)
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people. It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes. All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the LORD I pushed them away.