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Psalms 120:1 American Standard (ASV)

1 In my distress I cried unto Jehovah, And he answered me.

Cross Reference

Jonah 2:2 ASV

And he said, I called by reason of mine affliction unto Jehovah, And he answered me; Out of the belly of Sheol cried I, `And' thou heardest my voice.

Psalms 18:6 ASV

In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.

Hebrews 5:7 ASV

Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

Psalms 127:1 ASV

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

Luke 22:44 ASV

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.

Isaiah 37:14-20 ASV

And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up unto the house of Jehovah, and spread it before Jehovah. And Hezekiah prayed unto Jehovah, saying, O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, that sittest `above' the cherubim, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth. Incline thine ear, O Jehovah, and hear; open thine eyes, O Jehovah, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent to defy the living God. Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the countries, and their land, and have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone; therefore they have destroyed them. Now therefore, O Jehovah our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art Jehovah, even thou only.

Isaiah 37:3-4 ASV

And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of contumely; for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth. It may be Jehovah thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to defy the living God, and will rebuke the words which Jehovah thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.

Psalms 134:1 ASV

Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah.

Psalms 133:1 ASV

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psalms 132:1 ASV

Jehovah, remember for David All his affliction;

Psalms 131:1 ASV

Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me.

Psalms 130:1 ASV

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.

Psalms 129:1 ASV

Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth up, Let Israel now say,

Psalms 128:1 ASV

Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.

Psalms 126:1 ASV

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

Psalms 125:1 ASV

They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.

Psalms 124:1 ASV

If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,

Psalms 123:1 ASV

Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens.

Psalms 122:1 ASV

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

Psalms 121:1 ASV

I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?

Psalms 118:5 ASV

Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me `and set me' in a large place.

Psalms 116:3-4 ASV

The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

Psalms 107:13 ASV

Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.

Psalms 102:2 ASV

Hide not thy face from me in the day of my distress: Incline thine ear unto me; In the day when I call answer me speedily.

Psalms 50:15 ASV

And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalms 30:7-8 ASV

Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong: Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled. I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:

Isaiah 38:2-5 ASV

Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah, and said, Remember now, O Jehovah, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of Jehovah to Isaiah, saying, Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

Commentary on Psalms 120 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible


PSALM 120

Ps 120:1-7. This is the first of fifteen Psalms (Psalms 120-134) entitled "A Song of Degrees" (Ps 121:1—literally, "A song for the degrees"), or ascents. It seems most probable they were designed for the use of the people when going up (compare 1Ki 12:27, 28) to Jerusalem on the festival occasions (De 16:16), three times a year. David appears as the author of four, Solomon of one (Ps 127:1), and the other ten are anonymous, probably composed after the captivity. In this Psalm the writer acknowledges God's mercy, prays for relief from a malicious foe, whose punishment he anticipates, and then repeats his complaint.

2, 3. Slander and deceit charged on his foes implies his innocence.

tongue—as in Ps 52:2, 4.

4. Sharp arrows of the mighty—destructive inflictions.

coals of juniper—which retain heat long. This verse may be read as a description of the wicked, but better as their punishment, in reply to the question of Ps 120:3.

5. A residence in these remote lands pictures his miserable condition.

6, 7. While those who surrounded him were maliciously hostile, he was disposed to peace. This Psalm may well begin such a series as this, as a contrast to the promised joys of God's worship.