Holy Scripture

Psalms 3:5

A church father on this verse
“As in the previous psalm so here the future is prophesied.… "I lie down, and I sleep" is spoken prophetically, namely, I will lie down, I will sleep, I will rise up, because you, Oh Lord, are my sustainer, my glory and the lifter of my head.… For "sleep" indicates death, concerning which the future is prophesied for u…”
Eusebius of Caesarea, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PSALMS 3:6

Source: Septuagint

Original

5I cried to the Lord with my voice, And he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.

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3Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause.

4But thou, O Lord, art my helper: My glory, and the one that lifts up my head.

— Psalms 3:5 —

6I lay down and slept; I awoke; for the Lord will help me.

7I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, Who beset me round about.

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