Psalms
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 18:6
Psalms 18:6 (KJV) speaks to prayer, God's help, and overwhelm — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
Psalms 118:5“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.”
Psalms 86:7“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.”
Psalms 107:28“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.”
Psalms 107:19“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalms 61:2“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalms 34:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 18:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 18:6 reads: "In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." The verse speaks to prayer, God's help, and overwhelm. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 18:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." is Psalms 18:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 18:6?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 18:6 include Psalms 118:5, Psalms 86:7, and Psalms 107:28. Reading them alongside Psalms 18:6 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Psalms 18:6?
Read Psalms 18:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.