Psalms 4:8

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

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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 do...
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...
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 righte...
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 Musicia...
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 t...
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 l...
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...
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 Absa...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The note of evensong. Read, 'In peace will I both lay me down and sleep.' The whole night's rest is peaceful, because God, the only source of protect...
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...
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 slep...
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...
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 int...
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 L...
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 cou...
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 ]...
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. Fo...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Good Man's Desire. 6 There be many that say, Who will show us...
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 t...
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 i...
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 hater...
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 wan...
Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 4:8 The entire rest and tranquillity of God's faithful servants, when they lay them down on their bed at night, is beautifully expressed in...
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....
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...
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, see...
The Biblical Illustrator

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Signs of a quiet spirit In the text are two subjec...
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,...
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...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

I will both lay me down in peace, without further thought of worry, and sleep, immediately drop off-into a refreshing sleep, undisturbed by anxious...
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 ;...
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 s...

⁸ I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Related Commentaries of Psalms 4:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wells of Living Water Commentary

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