Psalm 3:5

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

I laid me down and slept; I wak'd; for God sustained me.

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I will both lay me down in peace, and quiet sleep will take; Because thou only me to dwell in safety, Lord, dost make.

'Tis vain for you to rise betimes, or late from rest to keep, To feed on sorrows' bread; so gives he his beloved sleep.

Our soul in life who safe preserves, our foot from sliding stays.

They look'd to him, and lighten'd were: not shamed were their faces.