Psalms 118:5

Psalms 118:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
• New International Version (NIV)When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.

Context of Psalms 118:5

3The descendants of Aaron should say, “His mercy endures forever.” 4Those who fear the Lord should say, “His mercy endures forever.” During times of trouble I called on the Lord. The Lord answered me ⌞and⌟ set me free ⌞from all of them⌟. 6The Lord is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? 7The Lord is on my side as my helper. I will see ⌞the defeat of⌟ those who hate me.

Psalms 118:5 word by word

מִֽן־הַ֭מֵּצַ֥ר קָרָ֣אתִי יָּ֑הּ עָנָ֖נִי בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב יָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
• upon the Lordיָהּyâhh · LORDH3050
• in distressמֵצַרmêtsar · straitsH4712
• answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• in a large placeמֶרְחָבmerchâb · broadH4800

Cross-references for Psalms 118:5

• Psalms 18:6I called on the Lord in my distress. I cried to my God for help. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry for help reached his ears.
• Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
• Psalms 77:2On the day I was in trouble, I went to the Lord for help. At night I stretched out my hands in prayer without growing tired. Yet, my soul refused to be comforted.
• Psalms 107:13In their distress they cried out to the Lord. He saved them from their troubles.
• Psalms 116:3The ropes of death became tangled around me. The horrors of the grave took hold of me. I experienced pain and agony.
• Psalms 120:1When I was in trouble, I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me.
• Psalms 130:1O Lord, out of the depths I call to you.
• Genesis 32:7Jacob was terrified and distressed. So he divided the people, the sheep and goats, the cattle, and the camels into two camps.
• 1 Samuel 30:6David was in great distress because the people in their bitterness said he should be stoned. (They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.)
• Mark 14:31But Peter said very strongly, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never say that I don’t know you.” All the other disciples said the same thing.
• Psalms 18:19He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
• Psalms 31:8You have not handed me over to the enemy. You have set my feet in a place where I can move freely.

Commentaries on Psalms 118:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5I called upon the Lord - I am a standing proof and living witness of God's mercy. Take encouragement from me.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5I called upon the Lord in distress - Margin, as in Hebrew, “out of distress.” In the very midst of trouble he called upon the Lord; his voice was heard, as it were, coming from the depth of his sorrows. See the notes at Psalm 18:6. The Lord answered me - That is, he heard my prayers, and delivered me. See the notes at Psalm 18:6. And set me in a large place - I was before pressed on every side; sorrows compassed me around; I could not move; I had no…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-9The Lord alone is the psalmist’s helper.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. distress--literally, "straits," to which "large place" corresponds, as in Psa 4:1; 31:8.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 118

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings