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there is no help for you there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/146.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/146.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/146.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, <i>nor</i> in the son of man, in whom <i>there is</i> no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/146.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do not put your trust in princes, <i>Nor</i> in a son of man, in whom <i>there is</i> no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/146.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not trust in noblemen, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/146.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not trust in nobles, In <i>merely</i> a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/146.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation (help).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/146.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not trust in nobles, in a son of man, who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/146.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not trust in nobles, in man, who cannot save. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/146.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/146.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You can't depend on anyone, not even a great leader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/146.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/146.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not trust influential people, mortals who cannot help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/146.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/146.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/146.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/146.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/146.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/146.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/146.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t put your trust in princes, in a son of man in whom there is no help. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/146.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not trust in princes—in a son of man, "" For he has no deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/146.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Trust not in princes -- in a son of man, For he hath no deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/146.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ye shall not trust in nobles: in the son of man, to him no salvation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/146.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />in the children of men, in whom there is no salvation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/146.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 145:3>in the sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/146.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Put no trust in princes, in children of Adam powerless to save. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/146.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/146.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/146.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do not trust a prince or upon a son of man, for there is no salvation in his hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/146.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/146.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Trust not in princes, nor in the children of men, in whom there is no safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/146-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/146.htm">Praise the LORD, O My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Put not</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: tiḇ·ṭə·ḥū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">your trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: ḇin·ḏî·ḇîm (Prep-b:: Adj-mp) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">in princes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·ḇen- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">in mortal</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: še·’ên (Pro-r:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">who cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: ṯə·šū·‘āh (N-fs) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">save.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Isaiah 2:22</a></span><br />Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a></span><br />It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5</a></span><br />Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a></span><br />With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-31.htm">Job 15:31</a></span><br />Let him not deceive himself with trust in emptiness, for emptiness will be his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a></span><br />“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-13.htm">Hosea 10:13</a></span><br />You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your mighty men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-11.htm">Psalm 60:11</a></span><br />Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-12.htm">Psalm 108:12</a></span><br />Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></span><br />The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></span><br />He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-5.htm">1 Corinthians 2:5</a></span><br />so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">2 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.</p><p class="hdg">put</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a></b></br> Surely men of low degree <i>are</i> vanity, <i>and</i> men of high degree <i>are</i> a lie: to be laid in the balance, they <i>are</i> altogether <i>lighter</i> than vanity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8,9</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Isaiah 2:22</a></b></br> Cease ye from man, whose breath <i>is</i> in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?</p><p class="hdg">help, or, salvation </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/118-9.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/psalms/118-9.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Mortal</a> <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 146</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">The Psalmist vows perpetual praises to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">He exhorts not to trust in man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, "princes" refers to rulers or those in positions of power. Throughout Israel's history, reliance on human leaders often led to disappointment and failure, as seen in the reigns of kings like Saul and Solomon. The Bible consistently emphasizes that true security and guidance come from God alone. This warning is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a>, which states, "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength." The cultural context of ancient Israel involved frequent interactions with surrounding nations and their rulers, often leading to political alliances that were contrary to God's commands. This phrase serves as a reminder of the fallibility of human leadership and the importance of divine reliance.<p><b>in mortal man</b><br>The term "mortal man" highlights the transient and limited nature of human beings. Unlike God, who is eternal and unchanging, humans are subject to death and decay. This distinction is crucial in understanding the futility of placing ultimate trust in people. The Bible often contrasts the mortality of humans with the immortality of God, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a>, which compares people to grass that withers. The acknowledgment of human mortality serves as a humbling reminder of our dependence on God, who alone possesses the power to sustain and save. This phrase also points to the limitations of human wisdom and strength, reinforcing the need for divine guidance and intervention.<p><b>who cannot save</b><br>This phrase underscores the inability of humans to provide ultimate salvation or deliverance. In the biblical narrative, salvation is a central theme, with God as the sole source of true deliverance. Human efforts, no matter how well-intentioned, fall short of providing the redemption that only God can offer. This is evident in the story of the Exodus, where God, not Moses or any other leader, is credited with delivering the Israelites from Egypt. Theologically, this phrase points to the necessity of divine intervention for salvation, a concept fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate Savior, whose sacrifice provides eternal salvation, contrasting with the temporary and insufficient solutions offered by human leaders. This phrase serves as a call to place faith in God's saving power rather than in human capabilities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes.htm">Princes</a></b><br>Refers to rulers or leaders, those in positions of authority and power. In the context of ancient Israel, this would include kings and other governmental figures.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mortal_man.htm">Mortal Man</a></b><br>This term emphasizes the human condition, highlighting the limitations and mortality of human beings, regardless of their status or power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be David, who is expressing a deep trust in God over human leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_limitations_of_human_authority.htm">The Limitations of Human Authority</a></b><br>Human leaders, regardless of their power, are limited and cannot provide ultimate salvation or security. Our trust should be in God, who is eternal and all-powerful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_security.htm">The Nature of True Security</a></b><br>True security and salvation come from God alone. While human leaders can play important roles, they are not infallible or eternal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_trust_in_god.htm">The Call to Trust in God</a></b><br>This verse calls believers to place their ultimate trust in God rather than in human institutions or leaders. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_human_mortality.htm">Understanding Human Mortality</a></b><br>Recognizing the mortality of humans helps us to prioritize our trust and reliance on God, who is immortal and unchanging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_trust_in_daily_life.htm">Practical Trust in Daily Life</a></b><br>In practical terms, trusting God means seeking His guidance in decisions, relying on His provision, and finding peace in His promises, rather than being swayed by the changing tides of human leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_146.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 146</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reject_leaders_in_psalm_146_3.htm">In Psalm 146:3, why reject human leaders entirely when other passages command respect for authorities? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_45's_royal_imagery_conflict.htm">Could the royal imagery in Psalm 45 conflict with other Old Testament passages warning against over-glorifying human rulers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_god_freeing_captives_in_history.htm">In Psalm 146:7, where is the historical or archaeological proof of God literally freeing captives? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_grigori_rasputin.htm">Who was Grigori Rasputin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/146.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3, 4) <span class= "bld">Princes--</span>The thought of <a href="/context/psalms/118-8.htm" title="It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.">Psalm 118:8-9</a> is here elaborated, with distinct allusion to <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm" title="And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.">Genesis 2:7</a>; <a href="/genesis/3-19.htm" title="In the sweat of your face shall you eat bread, till you return to the ground; for out of it were you taken: for dust you are, and to dust shall you return.">Genesis 3:19</a> (Comp. <a href="//apocrypha.org/1_maccabees/2-63.htm" title="To day he shall be lifted up and to morrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his dust, and his thought is come to nothing.">1 Maccabees 2:63</a>.) The verse, no doubt, was in Shakespeare's mind when he made Wolsey say:<p>"Oh, how wretched<p>Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!"<p>as it was quoted by Strafford when the news reached him that Charles I. had given the royal assent to the bill of attainder against him. But in the psalm it is not the caprice of princes, as in these notable instances, but their frailty as men that is declared untrustworthy. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/146.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Put not your trust in princes</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Psalm 118:10</a>). Israel was always apt to trust in bureau rather than Divine help. Now it was Egypt (<a href="/isaiah/30-2.htm">Isaiah 30:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a>), now Assyria (<a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">2 Kings 16:7</a>), now their own kings or nobles. At the time of the return from the Captivity, too much was expected from Zerubbabel and the other "princes." <span class="cmt_word">Nor in the son of man.</span> The Prayer-book paraphrase, "nor in any child of man," brings out the sense. Confidence in human aid of whatever kind is forbidden. <span class="cmt_word">In whom there is no help;</span> or, "that hath no saving power" (<span class="hebrew">שׁוּעה</span>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/146-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Put not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your trust</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּבְטְח֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(tiḇ·ṭə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in princes,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְדִיבִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·ḏî·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in mortal</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֓ם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who cannot</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֤אֵֽין</span> <span class="translit">(še·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">save.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְשׁוּעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·šū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 146:3 Don't put your trust in princes each (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 146:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 146:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/146-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 146:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 146:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>