Psalms 3:5
\3:4\I send up a cry to the Lord with my voice, and he gives me an answer from his holy hill. (Selah.)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
In Context
4\3:3\But your strength, O Lord, is round me, you are my glory and the lifter up of my head.
6\3:5\I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.
Cross References
Leviticus 26:6And I will give you peace in the land, and you will take your rest and no one will give you cause for fear; and I will put an end to all evil beasts in the land, and no sword of war will go through your land.
Psalms 4:8\4:7\Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
Psalms 66:9Because he gives us life, and has not let our feet be moved.
Proverbs 3:24When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.
Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
Acts 12:6And when Herod was about to take him out, the same night Peter was sleeping in chains between two armed men, and the watchmen were keeping watch before the door of the prison.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 3:5-8
Confidence in God. 4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7 Arise, 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 ungodly. 8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord : thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. David, having stirred up himself… Read the whole commentary →