KJV ORIGINAL
Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't put your trust in rulers or in any human being, because they cannot truly help you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning us not to depend on human leaders or people for our ultimate security and help, because they will always fall short.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people had experienced the failure of their kings and foreign rulers to provide lasting security. The Israelites had seen how even the most powerful human leaders could be defeated, die, or make poor decisions that harmed their people.
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