Proverbs 3:24
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
23Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thou shalt not dash thy foot.
25Be not afraid of sudden terror, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh;
Cross References
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 11:19Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Psalms 3:6(3-7) I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Psalms 91:5Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flieth by day;
Psalms 127:2It is vain for you that ye rise early, and sit up late, ye that eat the bread of toil; so He giveth unto His beloved in sleep.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied, he shall not be visited with evil.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →