Psalms 4:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ”

Psalms 4:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep - The word “both” here means “at the same time;” that is, I will alike be in peace, and I will lie down and will sleep; I will have a mind at peace (or...
Psalms 4:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, (l) only makest me dwell in safety. (l) This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here translated, or to David, signifying tha...
Psalms 4:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

IV. An Evening Hymn by a Man High in Office whose Rule Excites Jealousy and Resistance. The Psalmist begins with an appeal to the God of his righteousness, i.e. the God who declares that his case...
Psalms 4:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

and sleep . sleep at once. This reference is to 2 Samuel 17:2 . See note there. makest . wilt make. safety . confidence. To the chief Musician. See App-64. upon Nehiloth; better, nehalot...
Psalms 4:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

He concludes, by stating, that as he is protected by the power of God, he enjoys as much security and quiet as if he had been defended by all the garrisons on earth. Now, we know, that to be fr...
Psalms 4:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep - Most men lie down, and most sleep, daily, for without rest a...
Psalms 4:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Both, х yachad ( H3162 )] - rather, 'at once' So soon as I lie down I shall go to sleep. Sl...
Psalms 4:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an evening hymn, and though no occasion is mentioned it may perhaps be referred, like Psalms 3 (its natural companion), to the time of Absalom's revolt, but to a somewhat later stage in the...
Psalms 4:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Both. — Better, and at once. So the LXX. and Vulg.: “At the very moment.” (Comp. Isaiah 42:14 .) This, too, is the meaning of “withal,” used to render the same Hebrew word in Psalms 141:10 ....
Psalms 4:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 4:1-8 Psalms 3:1-8 ; Psalms 4:1-8 are a pair. They are similar in expression (my glory, there be many which say, I laid me down and slept) in the psalmist's situation, and in structure (...
Psalms 4:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Morning and Evening Prayers Psalms 3:1-8 ; Psalms 4:1-8 These psalms probably date from David's flight before Absalom, 2 Samuel 16:1-23 . It is the perfection of trust to be able to sleep whe...
Psalms 4:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is a song of the evening. The general circumstances out of which it rises are the same as those of the previous psalm. Now, however, the day into which the singer marched with confidence is over...
Psalms 4:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Happy and gracious conclusion of every truly regenerate soul, convinced of an interest in Christ, and a personal union with him. The beloved of the Lord shall dwell safely. Isaiah 32:18 REFLECTION...
Psalms 4:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep ,.... Signifying, that he had such a calmness and serenity of mind, amidst all his troubles, that he could not only lay himself down in great peace, and m...
Psalms 4:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Ver. 8. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep ] Heb. In peace together will I lie down and sleep;...
Psalms 4:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I will lay me down in peace In tranquillity of mind, resting securely upon God's promises, and the conduct of his wise and gracious providence. For thou, Lord, only makest me to dwell in safety I...
Psalms 4:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Good Man's Desire. 6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? L ORD , lift thou up the light of thy c...
Psalms 4:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Both: this word relates to the two following verbs; as soon as I am laid down, I will quietly compose myself to sleep; whereas many lie down upon their beds, and cannot sleep through distracting ca...
Psalms 4:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘In peace will I both lay me down, and sleep, For you YHWH alone make me dwell in safety.' David finishes with his declaration of full confidence in YHWH. The final battle is not yet over, but as h...
Psalms 4:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

NIGHT THOUGHTS Introduction “The Psalmist prays God to deliver him from present as from past distresses ( Psalms 4:2 ). 1. He assures the haters of his regal dignity that God bestowed it, and w...
Psalms 4:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 4 I. Everywhere, in the history of the human heart, these two things are found in the hours of our bitter pain: unfathomable desire and want of something more than earth or its love can giv...
Psalms 4:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 4:1 . Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. Good men want to be heard when they pray, they...
Psalms 4:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 4:3 . Him that is godly. חסיךְ chasik, merciful. The literal reading is by far the best, because it designates godliness by the fruits of piety. Psalms 4:4 . Stand in awe. St. Paul he...
Psalms 4:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness. A gentle remonstrance This Psalm is mainly a gentle, earnest remonstrance with antagonists, seeking to win them to a better mind. The cry for an...
Psalms 4:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION AGAIN the psalm has a title, "To the chief Musician on Neginoth. A Psalm of David;" literally, "to the superintendent or foreman," which, in this instance, would be the choir-lead...
Psalms 4:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Evening Prayer of a Christian in Every Kind of Trouble. David, in his flight before Absalom, had come to Mahanaim, on the east side of Jordan, 2 Samuel 17:24-26 . He had a number of faithful men...
Psalms 4:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:14 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:10 ; Deuteronomy 12:10 ; Deuteronomy 33:27-29 ; Ezekiel 34:25 ; Hosea 2:18 ; Job 11:18 ; Job 11:19 ; Leviticus 25:18 ; Levit...
Psalms 4:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

A Psalm of Supplication Psalms 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The prayer of Cornelius. As an introductory to the study of Psalms 4:1-8 , which sets forth a great prayer of David, we thought we w...
Psalms 4:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In peace — In tranquility of mind, resting securely upon God's promises.

Psalms 4:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 4:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 4:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 4:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 4:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 4:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 4:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 4:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 4:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 4:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 4:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes