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Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalm 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows:for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Leviticus 26:6
And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall makeyou afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

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Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalm 66:9
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORDis strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

I wake again,
Waking up is portrayed as an act of divine grace and protection. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sleep was often seen as a vulnerable state, where one was defenseless against enemies or natural threats. David's ability to wake up safely is attributed to God's providence. This reflects a broader biblical theme where life and breath are gifts from God, as seen inJob 33:4 andActs 17:25. The daily renewal of life upon waking is a reminder of God's continual care and faithfulness.

for the LORD sustains me.
The sustaining power of the LORD is central to this phrase. The Hebrew word for "sustain" implies support, provision, and upholding. This is not just physical sustenance but also spiritual and emotional support. Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as the sustainer of life, as seen inNehemiah 9:21, where God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. This sustaining power is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who sustains all things by His powerful word (Hebrews 1:3). David's confidence in God's sustenance is a testament to his relationship with God, trusting Him to provide all that is necessary for life and godliness.

David begins with a simple, deliberate action: he chooses to settle himself on the ground even while enemies pursue him (Psalm 3 superscription;2 Samuel 15–17). That choice speaks volumes.

• An intentional act of trust—he releases control of the night.

• A calm defiance of fear—threats cannot dictate his routine.

Cross references:

• “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety” (Psalm 4:8).

• “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them” (Psalm 34:7).

Sleep is vulnerability incarnate; yet David drifts off without dread.

• God-given rest: “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet” (Proverbs 3:24).

• The world still turns—because God is awake: “Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:4).

• Jesus later mirrors this trust, sleeping through a storm (Mark 4:38).

Morning arrives, and David opens his eyes. Each sunrise is fresh proof that the night did not win.

• New-day mercies: “Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

• Breath borrowed from God: “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4).

• Even a whisper of resurrection hope—waking today previews the final awakening (1 Thessalonians 4:14).

Here is the reason behind the restful night and the refreshed morning: constant divine upholding.

• “O LORD, You are the One who upholds me” (Psalm 3:3, implied).

• “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22).

• “In Him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17).

Sustain means carry, nourish, and maintain. David’s safety is not self-manufactured; it is supplied moment by moment by the covenant-keeping God.

Psalm 3:5 unfolds like a quiet testimony: I choose to settle down; God grants real rest; He brings me into a new morning; His sustaining hand makes the whole cycle possible. The verse invites believers today to entrust every night and every dawn to the same faithful Lord who never sleeps and never fails.