If you were to start at the beginning of the Bible at Genesis 1:1 and at the same time take the last verse of the Bible, Revelation 22:21, then pair Gen. 1:2 with Rev. 22:20, Gen. 1:3 with Rev. 22:19 and continue working toward the middle of the Bible; in the King James Version of the Bible you would come to the middle verse of the Bible. This would be Psalm 118:8 which says, “It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man.”
I realize that in the earliest manuscripts there were no chapter and verse designations. These were added to the scriptures back in 13th century to enable people to better access or reference the scriptures. The numbering of the chapters and verses were not considered to be inspired, but they are helpful.
Nevertheless it is interesting that the middle verse encourages us to trust the Lord and to put no confidence in mankind. This does not mean that we doubt everything that people say or question the motives of everyone. But it does encourage to realize that God is the most faithful one, He is worthy to be trusted. Others will let us down but God will be faithful , as we keep our trust in the Lord Jesus.
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