Psalm 3:5 “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”

Psalm 3:5

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

I layed me downe and slept, and rose vp againe: for the Lord susteined me.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

I — I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

Bible in Basic English

I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.

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Cross references

“I laid”

Psalm 4:8 Proverbs 3:24 Leviticus 26:6 Psalm 127:2 Acts 12:6 Job 11:18

Psalm 4:8 · BSB

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Proverbs 3:24 · BSB

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

Leviticus 26:6 · BSB

And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.

Psalm 127:2 · BSB

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.

Acts 12:6 · BSB

On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

Job 11:18 · BSB

You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.

“the”

Isaiah 26:3 Proverbs 18:10 Proverbs 14:26 Psalm 66:9

Isaiah 26:3 · BSB

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 14:26 · BSB

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Psalm 66:9 · BSB

He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

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