Psalms 3:5 bbe — I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.

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"I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support."

— Psalms 3:5, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.”
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WEB
“I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.”
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Psalms 3 — Context

Unnumbered are those who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah.)

But your strength, O Lord, is round me, you are my glory and the lifter up of my head.

I send up a cry to the Lord with my voice, and he gives me an answer from his holy hill. (Selah.)

I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.

I will have no fear, though ten thousand have come round me, putting themselves against me.

Come to me, Lord; keep me safe, O my God; for you have given all my haters blows on their face-bones; the teeth of the evil-doers have been broken by you.

Salvation comes from the Lord; your blessing is on your people. (Selah.)

Psalms 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 3:5 say?

Psalms 3:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.”

Where is Psalms 3:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 3, verse 5.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 3:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 3:5 in?

Psalms 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 3:5?

Psalms 3:5 reads (BBE): “I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 3:5 bbe — I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.

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