Bible verse
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
Psalm 118:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 118.
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2 Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
KJV
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, [and set me] in a large place.
ASV
Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.
ERV
Out of my distress I called upon the LORD: the LORD answered me and set me in a large place.
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