Daily Wisdom: Psalm 118:8

Friday, October 9, 2026

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
— Psalm 118:8

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Illustration of Psalm 118:8 — It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

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