Psalms 118:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 18:19 : 19 He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
  • Ps 40:1-3 : 1 For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help. 2 He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing. 3 He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the LORD!
  • Ps 18:6 : 6 In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
  • Ps 120:1 : 1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.
  • Ps 116:3-4 : 3 The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow. 4 I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”
  • Ps 130:1-2 : 1 A song of ascents. From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD. 2 O Lord, listen to me! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
  • Mark 14:31-36 : 31 But Peter insisted emphatically,“Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all of them said the same thing. 32 Gethsemane Then they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples,“Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and became very troubled and distressed. 34 He said to them,“My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.” 35 Going a little farther, he threw himself to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour would pass from him. 36 He said,“Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
  • Ps 107:13 : 13 They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.
  • Ps 107:19 : 19 They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.
  • 1 Sam 30:6-8 : 6 David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the LORD his God. 7 Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech,“Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 David inquired of the LORD, saying,“Should I pursue this raiding band? Will I overtake them?” He said to him,“Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them and carry out a rescue!”
  • Gen 32:7 : 7 Jacob was very afraid and upset. So he divided the people who were with him into two camps, as well as the flocks, herds, and camels.
  • Gen 32:9-9 : 9 Then Jacob prayed,“O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O LORD, you said to me,‘Return to your land and to your relatives and I will make you prosper.’ 10 I am not worthy of all the faithful love you have shown your servant. With only my walking stick I crossed the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. 11 Rescue me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, as well as the mothers with their children.
  • Ps 77:2 : 2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.
  • Ps 31:8 : 8 You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ps 120:1
    83%

    1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.

  • Ps 18:6
    78%

    6In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 18:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me.

    19He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

  • Ps 116:1-6
    6 verses
    77%

    1I love the LORD because he heard my plea for mercy,

    2and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

    3The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

    4I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

    5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

    6The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

  • Ps 4:1
    77%

    1For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

  • 2 Sam 22:19-20
    2 verses
    77%

    19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me.

    20He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

  • 2 Sam 22:7
    77%

    7In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 142:5-6
    2 verses
    76%

    5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say,“You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.”

    6Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

  • Ps 31:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

    8You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

  • Ps 40:1
    76%

    1For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

  • Ps 118:6
    76%

    6The LORD is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?

  • Ps 30:8
    75%

    8To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:

  • Ps 34:4
    75%

    4I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

  • Ps 3:4
    75%

    4To the LORD I cried out, and he answered me from his holy hill.(Selah)

  • Ps 55:16
    75%

    16As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.

  • Ps 30:2
    74%

    2O LORD my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.

  • Ps 142:1
    74%

    1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy.

  • Lam 3:55
    74%

    55ק(Qof) I have called on your name, O LORD, from the deepest pit.

  • Ps 18:3
    74%

    3I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

  • Ps 140:6
    74%

    6I say to the LORD,“You are my God.” O LORD, pay attention to my plea for mercy!

  • Ps 25:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

    17Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!

  • Ps 130:1
    74%

    1A song of ascents. From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD.

  • Ps 27:7
    73%

    7Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

  • Ps 34:6
    73%

    6This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

  • Ps 107:6
    73%

    6They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

  • Ps 138:3
    73%

    3When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

  • 2 Sam 22:4
    73%

    4I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

  • Ps 107:13
    73%

    13They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

  • Ps 9:13
    73%

    13when they prayed:“Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

  • Ps 118:13
    73%

    13“You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the LORD helped me.

  • Ps 31:14
    73%

    14But I trust in you, O LORD! I declare,“You are my God!”

  • Ps 141:1
    73%

    1A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

  • Ps 118:18
    72%

    18The LORD severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

  • Ps 107:19
    72%

    19They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

  • Ps 28:6
    72%

    6The LORD deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

  • Ps 86:7
    72%

    7In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

  • Ps 31:22
    72%

    22I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

  • Ps 30:10
    72%

    10Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me! O LORD, deliver me!”

  • Ps 17:6
    72%

    6I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

  • Ps 107:28
    72%

    28They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.