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he brought me into a spacious place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/118.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In my distress I prayed to the LORD, and the LORD answered me and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/118.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/118.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, <i>and set me</i> in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/118.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me <i>and</i> <i>set me</i> in a broad place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/118.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From <i>my</i> distress I called upon the LORD; The LORD answered me <i>and</i> <i>put me</i> in an open space.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From my distress I called upon the LORD; The LORD answered me and set me in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />From <i>my</i> distress I called upon the LORD; The LORD answered me <i>and</i> <i>set me</i> in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/118.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From <i>my</i> distress I called upon Yah; Yah answered me <i>and</i> <i>set me</i> in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/118.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called on the LORD; The LORD answered me and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/118.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I called to the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and put me in a spacious place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/118.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I called to the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and put me in a spacious place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/118.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/118.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When I was really hurting, I prayed to the LORD. He answered my prayer, and took my worries away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/118.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called upon the LORD: the LORD answered me and set me in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/118.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />During times of trouble I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me [and] set me free [from all of them].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/118.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In my distress I called to the LORD; he answered me and set me free. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/118.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I called on the LORD in my distress; the LORD answered me openly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/118.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/118.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In my distress I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me and put me in a wide open place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/118.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/118.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/118.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/118.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I called YAH from the narrow place, "" YAH answered me in a broad place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/118.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the straitness I called Jah, Jah answered me in a broad place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/118.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Out of distress I called upon Jah: Jah answered me in an enlarging.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/118.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In my trouble I called upon the Lord: and the Lord heard me, and enlarged me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/118.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 117:5>In my tribulation, I called upon the Lord. And the Lord heeded me with generosity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/118.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In danger I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/118.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/118.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Out of my distress I called upon the LORD; the LORD answered me and relieved me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/118.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I cried out of trouble to LORD JEHOVAH and LORD JEHOVAH answered me in a large place.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/118.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Out of my straits I called upon the LORD; He answered me with great enlargement.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/118.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I called on the Lord out of affliction: and he hearkened to me, <i>so as to bring me</i> into a wide place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/118-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14788" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">In</a> <a href="/hebrew/4712.htm" title="4712: ham·mê·ṣar (Art:: N-ms) -- Straits, distress. From qebah; something tight, i.e. trouble.">my distress</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I called</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name.">and He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ā·nā·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To answer, respond.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4800.htm" title="4800: ḇam·mer·ḥāḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A broad or roomy place. From rachab; enlargement, either literally, or figuratively.">and set me free.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-7.htm">2 Samuel 22:7</a></span><br />In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-2.htm">Jonah 2:2</a></span><br />saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></span><br />In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Psalm 120:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-7.htm">Psalm 86:7</a></span><br />In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Psalm 31:22</a></span><br />In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm">Psalm 107:6</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-13.htm">Psalm 107:13</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-19.htm">Psalm 107:19</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-28.htm">Psalm 107:28</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Lamentations 3:55-57</a></span><br />I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a></span><br />Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-13.htm">Romans 10:13</a></span><br />for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I called on the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.</p><p class="hdg">called</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></b></br> In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, <i>even</i> into his ears.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Psalm 77:2</a></b></br> In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.</p><p class="hdg">in distress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">Psalm 130:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.</p><p class="hdg">set me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Psalm 18:19</a></b></br> He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Psalm 31:8</a></b></br> And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/psalms/107-28.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Enlargement</a> <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Free</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-20.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/104-25.htm">Large</a> <a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/job/36-16.htm">Straitness</a> <a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Straits</a> <a href="/psalms/116-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-143.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/psalms/119-45.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/psalms/119-143.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/genesis/26-22.htm">Enlargement</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/119-45.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-9.htm">Large</a> <a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-29.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-9.htm">Straitness</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Straits</a> <a href="/psalms/119-50.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/119-45.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 118</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/118.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/118.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In my distress</b><br>This phrase reflects a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist often finds themselves in a state of trouble or affliction. The Hebrew word for "distress" can imply a tight or narrow place, symbolizing the pressure and constraints of difficult circumstances. This mirrors the experiences of many biblical figures, such as David, who faced numerous adversities. The psalmist's distress could be personal, national, or spiritual, reflecting the broader struggles of Israel throughout its history.<p><b>I called to the LORD</b><br>The act of calling upon the LORD signifies a deep reliance on God as the ultimate source of help and deliverance. This is a recurring motif in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communication with God. The psalmist's call is an act of faith, trusting in God's covenantal promises to His people. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where God responds to the cries of His people, as seen in the Exodus story when the Israelites cried out under Egyptian bondage.<p><b>and He answered</b><br>God's response to the psalmist's call highlights His faithfulness and readiness to intervene in the lives of His people. This assurance of divine response is a central tenet of the biblical understanding of God's character. The idea that God answers prayer is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a>, where God invites His people to call upon Him with the promise of revelation and deliverance.<p><b>and set me free</b><br>The imagery of being set free suggests liberation from bondage or oppression. This can be understood both literally and metaphorically, as God delivers from physical enemies or spiritual burdens. The Hebrew term used here can also mean being brought into a broad or spacious place, contrasting with the earlier "distress." This deliverance is a type of the ultimate freedom found in Christ, who liberates believers from the bondage of sin and death, as seen in the New Testament teachings of salvation and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is expressing personal experience and testimony of God's deliverance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/distress.htm">Distress</a></b><br>A state of extreme anxiety or suffering, often due to external pressures or adversaries.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/freedom.htm">Freedom</a></b><br>The deliverance or liberation that God provides, both physically and spiritually.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a> is often associated with temple worship and communal celebration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Prayer is a direct line to God, especially in times of distress. The psalmist's example encourages believers to turn to God first when facing challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The Lord's response to the psalmist's cry demonstrates His faithfulness. Believers can trust that God hears and answers prayers according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_freedom.htm">Spiritual Freedom</a></b><br>Beyond physical deliverance, God offers spiritual freedom from sin and bondage. This verse can remind believers of the ultimate freedom found in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_testimony.htm">Personal Testimony</a></b><br>Sharing personal experiences of God's deliverance can strengthen the faith of others and glorify God. Believers are encouraged to testify about God's work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Psalm 118 is often used in communal settings, reminding believers of the importance of corporate worship and thanksgiving for God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_118.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_loving_god_allow_hell.htm">How can a loving God allow eternal punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_suffering_exist_if_god_is_loving.htm">How can suffering exist with a loving, omnipotent God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_verify_god_answered_psalm_120_1.htm">Psalm 120:1 – How can we verify historically or scientifically that God literally “answered” the psalmist’s call? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_plead_for_godand#8217;s_attention_in_psalm_13_2.htm">Why does the psalmist plead for God’s attention in Psalm 13:2 if other biblical texts claim God never abandons the faithful?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/118.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">I called.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">out of the straitness I cried to Jah; answered me, with freedom, Jah. </span>The meaning of the last clause (literally, <span class= "ital">with room. </span>Comp.: "Ay, marry, now my soul has elbow-room"--<span class= "ital">King John</span>) is determined by the parallelism of <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm" title="He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.">Psalm 18:19</a>. The versions read "freedom of Jah," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>boundless freedom,"<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/118.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I called upon the Lord in distress</span>; literally, <span class="accented">from the strait place</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. from the straits in which I was. It is generally agreed that the Babylonian captivity is intended. The nation had called to God in its distress by the mouth of Daniel (<a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Daniel 9:4-19</a>) and of other holy men. <span class="cmt_word">The Lord answered me, and set me in a large place</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the Lord answered me on the open plain</span>. The idea is, "The Lord gave me enlargement" - took me out of my straits - "set my feet in a large room" (<a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Psalm 31:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/118-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[my] distress</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭מֵּצַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mê·ṣar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4712.htm">Strong's 4712: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something tight, trouble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I called</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרָ֣אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and He]</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנָ֖נִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and set me] free.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(ḇam·mer·ḥāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4800.htm">Strong's 4800: </a> </span><span class="str2">A broad or roomy place</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 118:5 Out of my distress I called (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/118-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 118:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 118:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>