I, I laid down and slept; I awoke, for יהוה sustained me.
In vain do you rise up early, To sit up late, to eat the bread of toil; So He gives His beloved sleep.
They looked to Him and were lightened, And their faces were not ashamed.
I lie down in peace altogether, and sleep; For You alone, O יהוה, make me dwell in safety.
Who keeps us in life, And does not allow our feet to be moved.
In the fear of יהוה is strong trust, And His children have a place of refuge.
The Name of יהוה is a strong tower; The righteous run into it and are safe.
When you lie down, you need not be afraid. And you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet.
“The one steadfast of mind You guard in perfect peace, for he trusts in You.
‘And I shall give peace in the land, and you shall lie down and no one make you afraid. And I shall clear the land of evil beasts, and not let the sword go through your land.
And when Herodes was about to bring him out, that night Kĕ