Psalm 4:8 NLT

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

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 tranquility) when I lie down, and will sleep calmly. This is said in view of his confidence in God, and of his belief that God would preserve him. He had put his trust in him; he had sought his happiness in him, and now he felt assured that he had nothing to fear, and, at peace with God, he would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 4:8

Psalms 4:8 . 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 owe not my safety to my own valour or wisdom, nor to the courage of my followers, but to thee only. Or, Thou, Lord, makest me to dwell alone in safety Though I be, in a manner, alone, forsaken and destitute of friends or helpers, yet I am not alone, for God is with me: though I... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

Psalms 3 -4 Morning and evening psalmsThe title that introduces Psalms 3:0 indicates that David wrote the psalm after his son Absalom rose up in rebellion against him and seized the throne of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1-17:29). In much distress David fled Jerusalem, but he still trusted in God.Absalom’s rebellion appears to be so successful that many people think David has no chance of escape. He seems to have little hope of saving his life (3:1-2). But David’s faith in God is unshakable. He lies... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 4:8

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 inheritances. Referring to Jehovah ' s favour as being the true inheritance of godly Israelites, as shown in verses: Psalms 4:3 , Psalms 4:6 , Psalms 4:7 . Compare Psalms 144:12-15 , the other Nehaloth Psalm. See App-65 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

8. both lay me down, &c.—or, will lie down at once, and sleep in sure confidence and quiet repose (Psalms 3:5). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:1-8

Psalms 4Many students of the psalms have recognized that Psalms 4 is very closely akin to Psalms 3 in both subject matter and structure. It is an individual lament with motifs characteristic of psalms of confidence. Bullock saw this type of psalm as a distinct genre (including Psalms 4, 16, 23, 27, 62, , 73) and called these psalms individual psalms of trust."Unlike the psalms of thanksgiving, which state the crisis and also add a word of assurance that the crisis has passed, this group of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:6-8

3. Confidence in God 4:6-8 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:8

He could rest and sleep peacefully with this knowledge (cf. Psalms 3:5). Even though many sinners opposed him, he was right with his righteous God. He knew God would protect him. David’s name means "beloved," and his words in this verse express his appreciation for the fact that he was beloved by the Lord.The elect of God can experience true joy and peace-even though the ungodly may oppose them-because He will protect and provide for them (cf. Galatians 5:22; Romans 14:17)."As an expression of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 4:1-8

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 course of events, when the peril had largely passed away. It contains David’s appeal to God (Psalms 4:1), his appeal to his enemies (Psalms 4:2-5), and his own resolve (Psalms 4:6-8).Title.—(RV) ’For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments (Neginoth).’1. God of my righteousness] The God who is on... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 4:8

(8) Both.—Better, and at once. So the LXX. and Vulg.: “At the very moment.” (Comp.Isaiah 42:14; Isaiah 42:14.) This, too, is the meaning of “withal,” used to render the same Hebrew word in Psalms 141:10.Thou, Lord, only.—The authority of all the ancient Versions, including the LXX. and Vulg., is for taking the adverb with the predicate, not with the subject as in the Authorised Version: “Thou, Jehovah, makest me to dwell alone in safety.” We see from Jeremiah 49:31, Micah 7:14, that isolation... read more

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 4:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 4:8

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:6-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 4:1-8

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 4:8

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