Psalms 118:5 web — Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom.

World English Bible

"Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom."

— Psalms 118:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.”
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ASV
“Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place. ”
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NET
“In my distress I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me and put me in a wide open place.”
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DRB
“O! that my ways may be directed to keep thy justifications.”
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BBE
“I made my prayer to the Lord in my trouble: and the Lord gave me an answer, and put me in a wide place.”
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KJVA
“I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.”
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Psalms 118 — Context

Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom.

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man.

Psalms 118:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 118:5 say?

Psalms 118:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom.”

Where is Psalms 118:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 118:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 118, verse 5.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 118:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 118:5 in?

Psalms 118:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 118:5?

Psalms 118:5 reads (WEB): “Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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