Psalms 3:5
I cried to the Lord with my voice, 1 And he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
In Context
4But thou, O Lord, art my helper: 1 My glory, and the one that lifts up my head. 1
6I lay down and slept; 1 I awoke; for the Lord will help me. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 26:6And I will give peace in your land, and ye shall sleep, and none shall make you afraid; and I will destroy the evil beasts out of your land,
Psalms 4:8Thou hast put gladness into my heart: 1 They have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil. 1
Proverbs 3:24For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; 1 And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly. 1
Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is of great strength; 1 And the righteous running to it are exalted. 1
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 →