Psalms 3:5

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Psalms 3:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

4 To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

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

6 I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

7 Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 4:8

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalms 127:2

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.

Leviticus 26:6

And 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.

Job 11:18

You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.

Job 11:19

You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor.

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

Acts 12:6

On 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.

Psalms 66:9

He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.

Proverbs 14:26

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.