Psalm 118:9
“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 118Meaning
Political power is explicitly relativized: rulers are not a substitute for God.
Distress, answer, and refuge
Divine refuge is contrasted with fear and misplaced human trust.
Read carefully
It limits ultimate trust in rulers; it does not forbid responsible civic participation.
Reflection
Evaluate leaders responsibly without treating them as saviors.