Psalms 118:6

"Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom."

Key Reflection

In the context of ancient Israel, Psalms 118:6 reflects a common experience of individuals seeking divine intervention during times of distress. The psalmist calls out to the LORD in moments of hardship, and finds freedom and relief through God's response. This verse encapsulates the faith and trust of the people, who believed that their cries for help would be answered by Yahweh, offering them liberation from their troubles.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord is on my side -Margin, as in Hebrew,” for me.” The Lord is with me. He is my helper. He defends my cause. I will not fear -I have nothing to be afraid of. God is more mighty than any or all of my foes, and he can deliver me from them all. ComparePsalms 56:4,Psalms 56:9,Psalms 56:11. What can man do unto me? -Any person; all people. They can do no more than God permits. They cannot destroy me when he means to save me; they cannot defeat his gracious designs toward me. I am safe if God is my Friend. Compare the notes atRomans 8:31.

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