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

3Let the family of Aaron say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!” 4Let the loyal followers of the Lord say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!” In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place. 6The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me? 7The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on 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 18:6In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
• Psalms 40:1I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.
• Psalms 77:2In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.
• Psalms 107:13They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.
• Psalms 116:3The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
• Psalms 120:1In my distress I cried out to the Lord and he answered me.
• Psalms 130:1From the deep water I cry out to you, O Lord.
• Genesis 32:7Jacob was very afraid and upset. So he divided the people who were with him into two camps, as well as the flocks, herds, and camels.
• 1 Samuel 30:6David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the Lord his God.
• Mark 14:31But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all of them said the same thing.
• Psalms 18:19He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
• Psalms 31:8You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

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

Topics related to Psalms 118:5

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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