Psalm 3:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

I lie down and sleep; I awake, for YHWH sustains me.

Latin

Ego dormivi, et soporatus sum; et exsurrexi, quia Dominus suscepit me.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 3:5

By focusing on the Lord (Psalm 3:3–4) during his crisis, the psalmist can rest, confident in his safety (see study note on Psalm 4:8). The Lord cares for his servant. God protects him and keeps his mind and heart free from fear (Psalms 37:17; 54:4; 119:116; 145:14).

Psalms 3:1–8

This psalm expresses sorrow that the hopes from Psalms 1–2 have not been fulfilled. Even when surrounded by enemies, godly people should not doubt the Lord's just actions. Instead, they can trust in God's goodness and expect God to rescue them.

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David

Related verses

Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
Leviticus 26:6
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.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Job 11:18–19
You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.
Psalm 127:2
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 14:26
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Psalm 66:9
He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.
Acts 12:6
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.

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