Psalms 118:5
I called upon the LORD in distress; He heard, and set me in a wide place.
Noyes 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 all who fear the LORD say, His kindness endureth for ever!
6The LORD is on my side, I will not fear: What can man do to me?
Cross References
Psalms 18:19He brought me forth into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalms 31:8That thou hast not given me up to the hands of my enemies, But hast set my feet in a wide place.
Psalms 77:2In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; In the night is my hand stretched forth continually; My soul refuseth to be comforted.
Psalms 107:19Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, And he delivered them out of their distresses;
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 →