Psalms 146: Trust the Lord, Not Princes

The psalmist vows lifelong praise and warns against relying on mortal rulers, whose plans die with them. Instead he calls blessed the one who hopes in the Creator, who stays faithful, cares for the oppressed, the hungry, the blind, and the vulnerable, and reigns forever.

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What reason does 146:3-4 give for not putting one's trust in princes?

They are foreign, cannot speak Israel's language, and leaveThey are too busy, cannot hear requests, and forget promisesThey are too young, cannot lead armies, and lack experienceThey are mortal, cannot save, and their plans die with them