I called to the Lord in distress;(A)
the Lord answered me
and put me in a spacious place.[a](B)
The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid.
What can a mere mortal do to me?(C)
The Lord is my helper;
therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me.(D)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 118:5 Or answered me with freedom

When hard pressed,(A) I cried to the Lord;
    he brought me into a spacious place.(B)
The Lord is with me;(C) I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?(D)
The Lord is with me; he is my helper.(E)
    I look in triumph on my enemies.(F)

Read full chapter