Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. New Living Translation You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. English Standard Version If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Berean Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. King James Bible When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. New King James Version When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. New American Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. NASB 1995 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. NASB 1977 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Legacy Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be in dread; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. Amplified Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Christian Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. American Standard Version When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Contemporary English Version you will rest without a worry and sleep soundly. English Revised Version When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. GOD'S WORD® Translation When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet. Good News Translation You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. International Standard Version When you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. Majority Standard Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. NET Bible When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. New Heart English Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet. Webster's Bible Translation When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: but thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. World English Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf you lie down, you are not afraid, "" Indeed, you have lain down, "" And your sleep has been sweet. Young's Literal Translation If thou liest down, thou art not afraid, Yea, thou hast lain down, And sweet hath been thy sleep. Smith's Literal Translation If thou shalt lie down thou shalt not be afraid: and thou liest down and thy sleep shall be sweet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf thou sleep, thou shalt not fear: thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Catholic Public Domain Version When you slumber, you shall not fear. When you rest, your sleep also will be sweet. New American Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. New Revised Standard Version If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yea, you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you will sleep and be unafraid, and you will lie down, and sleep will be sweet to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Brenton Septuagint Translation For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; and if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Wisdom…23Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. 25Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,… Cross References Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 127:2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Psalm 91:5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Psalm 121:3-4 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... Psalm 112:7-8 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. / His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. Romans 8:6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, Jeremiah 31:26 At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me. Treasury of Scripture When you lie down, you shall not be afraid: yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. liest Proverbs 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. Psalm 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. and 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. Jeremiah 31:26 Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me. Acts 12:6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. Jump to Previous Afraid Bed Fear Lie Rest Sit Sleep SweetJump to Next Afraid Bed Fear Lie Rest Sit Sleep SweetProverbs 3 1. various exhortations13. The gain of wisdom 27. Exhortation to goodness 33. the different state of the wicked and upright When you lie down, you will not be afraid; This phrase emphasizes the peace and security that comes from trusting in God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, night was often associated with danger and uncertainty, as it was a time when enemies could attack and wild animals roamed. The promise of not being afraid when lying down reflects a deep trust in God's protection, akin to the assurance found in Psalm 4:8, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." This assurance is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting God's role as a protector and provider for His people. when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Proverbs is a collection of his wise sayings and teachings. 2. Israel The nation to whom Solomon originally addressed his wisdom literature, providing guidance for living a life that honors God. 3. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes practical instructions for living a life that aligns with God's will. Teaching Points Trust in God for Peaceful RestThe promise of sweet sleep is tied to a life lived in trust and obedience to God. When we align our lives with His wisdom, we can rest without fear. The Role of Wisdom in Daily Life Applying the wisdom found in Proverbs leads to a life of peace and security, which naturally extends to our times of rest. Overcoming Anxiety through Faith Fear and anxiety can disrupt sleep, but faith in God's protection and provision can alleviate these concerns, leading to restful nights. Practical Steps for Peaceful Sleep Engage in prayer and meditation on Scripture before bed to calm the mind and focus on God's promises. The Importance of a Clear Conscience Living righteously and maintaining a clear conscience before God and others contributes to peaceful sleep.Verse 24. - When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid. This is beautifully illustrated by what David says in Psalm 4:8, "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." No fear is to be apprehended where Jehovah is Protector (see Psalm 3:5, 6; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 91:1-5; Psalm 121:5-8). When, (im) is rendered "if" by the Vulgate, LXX., Targum Jonathan. Thou liest down; tish'kav, "thou shalt lie down," kal future, like shakavta, kal perfect, in the corresponding hemistich, is from shakav, "to lie down," specially to lay one's self down to sleep, as in Genesis 19:4; Psalm 3:6. Vulgate, si dormieris; cf. Proverbs 6:22, "when thou sleepest" בְּשָׁכְבְּך, b'shok'b'ka). The LXX. rendering, "if thou sittest" (κάθη), arises from reading תֵּשֵׁב (teshev) for תִּשְׁכַב (tish'kav) Yea, thou shalt lie down; b'shok'b'ta, as before, with] prefixed, equivalent to the future, as in the Authorized Version; LXX., καθεύδῃς. Shall be sweet; arvah, from arav, "to be sweet," or "pleasant," perhaps "well mixed," as arev, equivalent to "to mix." Thy sleep shall be full of pleasing impressions, not restless, as in Deuteronomy 28:66 and Job 7:4, but sweet, because of the sense of safety, and from confidence in God, as well as from a good conscience (cf. Job 11:18, "Thou shalt take thy rest in safety," from which the idea is probably taken). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you lie down, תִּשְׁכַּ֥ב (tiš·kaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down you will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be afraid; תִפְחָ֑ד (ṯip̄·ḥāḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6342: To dread, be in dread or in awe when you rest, וְ֝שָׁכַבְתָּ֗ (wə·šā·ḵaḇ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down your sleep שְׁנָתֶֽךָ׃ (šə·nā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8142: Sleep will be sweet. וְֽעָרְבָ֥ה (wə·‘ā·rə·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6149: To be sweet or pleasing Links Proverbs 3:24 NIVProverbs 3:24 NLT Proverbs 3:24 ESV Proverbs 3:24 NASB Proverbs 3:24 KJV Proverbs 3:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 3:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 3:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 3:24 French Bible Proverbs 3:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:24 When you lie down you will not (Prov. 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