Psalms 4:8
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
In Context
7You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
Cross References
Psalms 16:8I keep the Lord always in mind: with him at my hand, I can never be moved.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 4:7-8
The Good Man's Desire. 6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Lord , lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord , only makest me dwell in safety. We have here, I. The foolish wish of worldly people: There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Who will make us to see good? What good they meant is intimated, v. 7 . It was the… Read the whole commentary →