Psalms
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8
Psalms 4:8 (KJV) speaks to peace, sleep, and safety — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
Psalms 121:3“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 4:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 4:8 reads: "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." The verse speaks to peace, sleep, and safety. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 4:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." is Psalms 4:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 4:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 4:8 include Isaiah 32:18, Proverbs 3:24, and John 14:27. Reading them alongside Psalms 4:8 deepens the theme of peace.
How can I pray with Psalms 4:8?
Read Psalms 4:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.