Parallel Verses New International Version Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. King James Bible Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. Darby Bible Translation Put not confidence in nobles, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. World English Bible Don't put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help. Young's Literal Translation Trust not in princes -- in a son of man, For he hath no deliverance. Psalm 146:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BiblePut not your trust in princes - This may refer, as has been stated above, to Cyrus, who had revoked his edict for the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Perhaps they had begun to suppose that they were about to owe their deliverance to the Persian king. God permitted this change in the disposition of the king, to teach them the vanity of confidence in men, and the necessity of trusting in himself. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge put Psalm 118:8,9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man... help, or, salvation Library Concerning Continence Also Itself Hath it not Been Most Openly Said...43. Concerning continence also itself hath it not been most openly said, "And when I knew that no one can be continent unless God give it, this also itself was a part of wisdom, to know whose gift it was?" [2177] But perhaps continence is the gift of God, but wisdom man bestows upon himself, whereby to understand, that that gift is, not his own, but of God. Yea, "The Lord maketh wise the blind:" [2178] and, "The testimony of the Lord is faithful, it giveth wisdom unto little ones:" [2179] and, "If … St. Augustine—Of Holy Virginity. "Not by Might, nor by Power" Cross References Psalm 60:11 Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. Psalm 108:12 Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. Psalm 118:9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Isaiah 2:22 Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem? Isaiah 36:6 Look, I know you are depending on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff, which pierces the hand of anyone who leans on it! Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who depend on him. Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD. Jump to Previous Confidence Deliverance Faith Help Mortal Nobles Princes Rulers Salvation Save TrustJump to Next Confidence Deliverance Faith Help Mortal Nobles Princes Rulers Salvation Save TrustLinks Psalm 146:3 NIVPsalm 146:3 NLT Psalm 146:3 ESV Psalm 146:3 NASB Psalm 146:3 KJV Psalm 146:3 Bible Apps Psalm 146:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 146:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 146:3 French Bible Psalm 146:3 German Bible Psalm 146:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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