Psalms 118:5
“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
Psalms 118:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In my trouble I called upon the Lord: and the Lord heard me, and enlarged me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.
- DARBYDarby
- I called upon Jah in distress; Jah answered me and set me in a large place.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- From the straitness I called Jah, Jah answered me in a broad place.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In my distress, I called upon the Lord; He answered me and set me in a spacious place.
Context: Psalms 118
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
About Psalms 118: Give Thanks to the Lord
Psalm 118 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise to God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist exhorts the people to give thanks to the Lord, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble. The psalm also contains a prophetic declaration of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone.
Commentary
Psalm 118 is a beautiful psalm that highlights the importance of thanking God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist begins by declaring his love for the Lord, who has answered his prayers and delivered him from his enemies. He then calls on the people to join him in giving thanks to God, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble.The psalmist also speaks of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone. This is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who was rejected by the religious authorities of his day but who became the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Christ is the foundation upon which our faith is built, and without him, we would have no hope.Psalm 118 reminds us of the importance of thanksgiving and praise in our relationship with God. We must never forget to thank him for his goodness and mercy, and we must always remember that our salvation and our hope are in him. Let us join with the psalmist in giving thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love endures forever.