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 Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.” 4Let all who fear the Lord repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.” In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. 6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? 7Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at 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 18:6But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.
• Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
• Psalms 77:2When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted.
• Psalms 107:13“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
• Psalms 116:3Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow.
• Psalms 120:1I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.
• Psalms 130:1From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help.
• Genesis 32:7Jacob was terrified at the news. He divided his household, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two groups.
• 1 Samuel 30:6David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
• Mark 14:31“No!” Peter declared emphatically. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the others vowed the same.
• Psalms 18:19He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.
• Psalms 31:8You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe 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