Psalms 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
In Context
4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Cross References
Genesis 32:7In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
Psalms 18:19He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Psalms 31:8You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.
Psalms 77:2In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.
Psalms 107:19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:2-19
Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The Lord taketh my part… Read the whole commentary →