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Psalm 146:3
ESV Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
NIV Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.
NASB Do not trust in noblemen, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.
CSB Do not trust in nobles, in a son of man, who cannot save.
NLT Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.
KJV Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
NKJV Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.

What does Psalm 146:3 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 146; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 146:1–4 is the psalmist's promise to worship God so long as he has life in his body. This faith inspires his advice to others: trust God above all others, not other men. Sinful men will make mistakes, and die (Romans 3:10, 23, 26). The next verses explain that the Lord is the only One who created everything and the only one who will rule forever.
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Chapter Summary
In Hebrew, the phrase halelu-yāh is an expression of praise and worship to God. That term both begins and ends this psalm. In between, the psalmist notes that only God is truly reliable. Limited men are not a source of salvation. The Lord, however, created all things and acts with power towards those who are in need. Only God will rule eternally, making Him the only One truly worthy of praise.
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