King James Bible
KJVIt is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 118:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is good to confide in the Lord, rather than to have confidence in man. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man; | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. |