Psalms 3:5
I laid down and slept: now I wake, for the Lord sustains me.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
In Context
4When loudly I call to the Lord, from his holy hill he gives answer. Selah
6I fear not the myriads of people who beset me on every side.
Cross References
Psalms 4:8So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
Psalms 66:9who keeps us in life, and keeps our feet from slipping.
Acts 12:6Just when Herod was intending to bring him before the people, on that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, chained to them both, while there were sentries in front of the door, guarding 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 →