Psalms 3:5

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.”

— WEB

“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.”

— KJV

“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.”

— ASV

Psalms 4:8 "In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."
Proverbs 3:24 "When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet."
Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."
Leviticus 26:6 "“‘I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and no one will make you afraid. I will remove evil animals out of the land, nei…"
Job 11:18-19 "You shall be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety."
Proverbs 18:10 "Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe."
Psalms 127:2 "It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones."
Proverbs 14:26 "In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children."

the Lord sustained me--literally, "will sustain me," as if his language or thought when he laid down, and the reason of his composure.

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