Psalms 3:5

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”

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BSBPD

“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“I--I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 3:5 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 26:6And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.
  2. Job 11:18You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.
  3. Psalms 4:8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
  4. Psalms 34:5Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.
  5. Psalms 66:9He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.
  6. Psalms 127:2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.
  7. Proverbs 3:24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
  8. Proverbs 14:26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
  9. Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  10. Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
  11. Acts 12:6On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

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