Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible
Psalms 4:8
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 protection, is on the Psalmist's side.
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 protection, is on the Psalmist's side.
Verse Psalms 4:8. _I WILL BOTH LAY ME DOWN IN PEACE, AND SLEEP_] Most men lie down, and most sleep, daily, for without _rest_ and _sleep_ life could not be preserved; but alas! how few lie down in _p...
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, in...
Psalms 4 __ 1. The cry to Jehovah (Psalms 4:1) 2. The warning to the enemies (Psalms 4:4) 3. The assurance of faith (Psalms 4:6)...
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 is...
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, _nehaloth_. concerning...
PSALMS 4 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE The Ideal Levite's Evening Prayer. ANALYSIS Stanza I., Psalms 4:1, New Favour Sought in the Strength of Past Supplies. Stanza II., Psalms 4:2, Expostulation addressed to...
_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. SLEEP, х_ 'IY...
4:8 safety. (g-20) Or 'for thou, Jehovah, makest me [although] alone [yet] to dwell,' &c.. see Deuteronomy 33:28 ....
Psalms 1:41 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Words in boxes are from the Bible. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. Tap the * before a word to show an explanation. The translated Bible tex...
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. THOU, LOR...
_[Psalms 4:9]_ בְּ שָׁלֹ֣ום יַחְדָּו֮ אֶשְׁכְּבָ֪ה וְ...
Psalms 4:1 Psalms 3:1; Psalms 4:1 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 (as indicated b...
MORNING AND EVENING PRAYERS Psalms 3:1; Psalms 4:1 These psalms probably date from David's flight before Absalom, 2 Samuel 16:1. It is the perfection of trust to be able to sleep when our foes are ma...
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....
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 that...
By. Hebrew and St. Augustine, "From the time of their corn and wine" (Calmet) gathering. I rejoiced "more" than those who live in the greatest affluence, which is nothing but vanity. No mention is mad...
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 REFLECTIONS R...
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 free from...
Psalms 4 differs in this respect from Psalms 3, of which we shall see other examples, that it is not simple confidence, but appeals to righteousness against the sons of men, who turn all the glory tha...
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 much...
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; t...
_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...
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 thoughts; FOR THOU, LORD, ONLY MAKEST ME DWELL IN SA...
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. He had a number of faithful men with him,...
6-8 Wordly people inquire for good, not for the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good meat, good drink, a good trade, and a good estate; but what are all these w...
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 cares...
Psalms 4:8 both H3162 down H7901 (H8799) peace H7965 sleep H3462 (H8799) alone H910 LORD H3068 dwell...
‘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 he...
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 the words of the text. "I will lay me down," says Dav...
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 give, a...
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 are...
CONTENTS: David's exhortation to others to serve God. CHARACTERS: God, David. CONCLUSION: The godly are chosen, and by distinguished grace set apart and separated from men, all the longings of the s...
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 here fol...
_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 answ...
_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 subjects. David’s privilege or happiness itself. The ground...
PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 4:1. This psalm expresses quiet trust amid troubling circumstances, combining the categories of individual lament and confidence....
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 will...
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-leader, or ...
The fourth psalm is to the chief musician on Neginoth. Now Neginoth is a stringed instrument, and it is mentioned in connection with several of the Psalms--3, 5, 53, 54, 60, 66, and 75. So it is some...
1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; Deuteronomy 12:10;...
A PSALM OF SUPPLICATION Psalms 4:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The prayer of Cornelius. As an introductory to the study of Psalms 4:1, which sets forth a great prayer of David, we thought we would give s...
In peace — In tranquility of mind, resting securely upon God's promises....