What does Psalm 146:3 mean?

Psalm 146:3 highlights themes such as trust, humanity, help when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 146:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

1Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

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Jeremiah 17:5
Both verses warn against trusting in human leaders instead of God.
Isaiah 2:22
This verse advises not to rely on man, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 146:3.
Proverbs 3:5
Both verses emphasize trusting in the Lord rather than in human understanding.