Psalms 120:1

Psalms 120:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.
• New International Version (NIV)I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)In my distress I cried to the Lord, And He heard me.

Context of Psalms 120:1

I cried to the Lord in my trouble, And He answered me. 2Rescue my soul, Lord, from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue. 3What will He give to you, and what more will He do to you, You deceitful tongue?

Psalms 120:1 word by word

אֶל־יְ֭הוָה בַּצָּרָ֣תָה לִּ֑י קָ֝רָ֗אתִי וַֽיַּעֲנֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

• I criedקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
• to the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• in my troubleצָרָהtsârâh · distressH6869
• And He answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030

Cross-references for Psalms 120:1

• Psalms 121:1I will raise my eyes to the mountains; From where will my help come?
• Psalms 122:1I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the Lord.”
• Psalms 123:1To You I have raised my eyes, You who are enthroned in the heavens!
• Psalms 124:1“Had it not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel say,
• Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
• Psalms 126:1When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion, We were like those who dream.
• Psalms 127:1Unless the Lord builds a house, They who build it labor in vain; Unless the Lord guards a city, The watchman stays awake in vain.
• Psalms 128:1Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.
• Psalms 129:1“Many times they have attacked me from my youth up,” Let Israel say,
• Psalms 130:1Out of the depths I have cried to You, Lord.
• Psalms 131:1Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes arrogant; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me.
• Psalms 132:1Remember, Lord, in David’s behalf, All his affliction;
• Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity!
• Psalms 134:1Behold, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, Who serve by night in the house of the Lord!
• Psalms 18:6In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry for help before Him came into His ears.
• Psalms 30:7Lord, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong; You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

Commentaries on Psalms 120:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1In my distress - Through the causes afterwards mentioned. I cried unto the Lord - Made strong supplication for help. And he heard one - Answered my prayer by comforting my soul. It appears to be a prayer of the captives in Babylon for complete liberty; or perhaps he recites the prayer the Israelites had made previously to their restoration.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1In my distress - In my suffering, as arising from slander, Psalm 120:2-3. There are few forms of suffering more keen than those caused by slander: “Whose edge is sharper than the sword; whose tongue Outvenoms all the worms of Nile; whose breath Rides on the posting winds, and doth belie All corners of the world: kings, queens, and states, Maids, matrons, nay, the secrets of the grave This viperous slander enters.” Cymbeline, iii. 4. It is one of those…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The psalmist prays to God to deliver him from false and malicious tongues. (1-4) He complains of wicked neighbours. (5-7) Verses 1-4 The psalmist was brought into great distress by a deceitful tongue. May every good man be delivered from lying lips. They forged false charges against him. In this distress, he sought God by fervent prayer. God can bridle their tongues. He obtained a gracious answer to this prayer. Surely sinners durst not act as they do, if…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2The psalmist is surrounded by liars, so he makes his lament to the Lord, the only one who can help him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-72-3. Slander and deceit charged on his foes implies his innocence. tongue--as in Psa 52:2, 4.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 120:1

• Prayer
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Commentaries on Psalms 120

• 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