OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 118:9

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

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Verse 9. Correct. Sym. “illustrate.” Calmet.—The observance of the law is the only method to preserve innocence, or to regain it. Bible.—The Holy Ghost gives this direction to youth, and to all who are exposed to the dangers of pleasure, ( Worthington.) as David might do to his son, 2 Kennicott. 2:3. Bert.—In the same sense as we pray, Lead us not into temptation.

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