Psalms 3:5

Psalms 3:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
• New International Version (NIV)I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.

Context of Psalms 3:5

3But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4I cry unto the LORD with my voice, and he answereth me out of his holy hill. Selah I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustaineth me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

Psalms 3:5 word by word

אֲנִ֥י שָׁכַ֗בְתִּי וָֽאִ֫ישָׁ֥נָה הֱקִיצ֑וֹתִי כִּ֖י יְהוָ֣ה יִסְמְכֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

• meאֶל'êl 'el · to(wards)H413
• downקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call outH7121
• LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068

Cross-references for Psalms 3:5

• Psalms 4:8In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
• Psalms 127:2It is vain for you that ye rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of toil: for so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
• Leviticus 26:6And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will cause evil beasts to cease out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.
• Job 11:18And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt search about thee, and shalt take thy rest in safety.
• Proverbs 3:24When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
• Acts 12:6And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and guards before the door kept the prison.
• Psalms 66:9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
• Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
• Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Commentaries on Psalms 3:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5I laid me down and slept - He who knows that he has God for his Protector may go quietly and confidently to his bed, not fearing the violence of the fire, the edge of the sword, the designs of wicked men, nor the influence of malevolent spirits. I awaked - Though humanly speaking there was reason to fear I should have been murdered in my bed, as my most confidential servants had been corrupted by my rebellious son; yet God, my shield, protected me. I both…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5I laid me down and slept - Notwithstanding these troubles and dangers I had such confidence that God hears prayer, and such calm trust in his protection, that I laid me down gently and slept securely. The psalmist mentions this as a remarkable proof of the divine protection and favor. He was driven from his capital, his throne, and his home. He was compelled to wander as a poor fugitive, accompanied by only a few friends. He was pursued by enemies, who…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-8Verses 4-8 Care and grief do us good, when they engage us to pray to God, as in earnest. David had always found God ready to answer his prayers. Nothing can fix a gulf between the communications of God's grace towards us, and the working of his grace in us; between his favour and our faith. He had always been very safe under the Divine protection. This is applicable to the common mercies of every night, for which we ought to give thanks every morning…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5By 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. the Lord sustained me--literally, "will sustain me," as if his language or thought when he laid down, and the reason of his composure.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 3:5

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Commentaries on Psalms 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings