The Holy Bible.

     Pictured to the left is a copy of a version of the Holy Bible, known as the ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION ( ESV ).  Psalm 118:8, 9 read as follows:

"8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.  9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes."

The phrase "It is better to take refuge in the LORD," in verse eight ( above ), has cross-references to Psalm 40:4; 62:8.

     Psalm 40:4 reads as follows:  "4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!"  Psalm 62:8 reads as follows:  "8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us."  Moreover, the phrase "than to trust in man," in the first verse eight, has a cross-reference to Psalm 146:3, which reads as follows:  "3 Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation."

     We are not to put our trust in mankind, because: the words of mankind cannot be trusted ( as indicated in Psalm 40:4 and cf. Psalm 118:8 ), and there is no salvation in mankind ( as indicated in Psalm 146:3 ).  Refuge can be taken in the LORD, because His words can be trusted: He "never lies" ( see Titus 1:2 ).  There is salvation only in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ( see Acts 4:5-12 ( especially verses 10-12, for example), for example ).  Please study the Holy Bible ( which is God's word - see Psalm 119:65-73, 142, 151, John 17:1, 3, 17, and 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16, 17, for example ).

     If you have any questions about the Holy Bible, you can contact me be e-mail at:

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     <Russell E. Willis>.