Psalms 4:8
“I will both lay mee downe in peace, and sleepe: for thou Lord only makest me dwell in safetie.”
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Psalms 4:8 Context
6There be many that say, Who wil shew vs any good? Lord lift thou vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs. 7Thou hast put gladnesse in my heart, more then in the time that their corne and their wine increased. 8I will both lay mee downe in peace, and sleepe: for thou Lord only makest me dwell in safetie.
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Other Translations for Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
- King James Version
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5 For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
- Basic English Bible
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
- Darby Bible
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
- Webster's Bible
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.
- World English Bible
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
- Youngs Literal Bible
(4:9) In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Psalms 4:8
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Wesley's Notes for Psalms 4:8
4:8 In peace - In tranquility of mind, resting securely upon God's promises.