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. Berean Literal Bible If you lie down, you will not dread; and you have lain down, and your sleep shall be pleasant. 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. Berean Annotated Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will 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. Berean Literal Bible If you lie down, you will not dread; and you have lain down, and your sleep shall be pleasant. 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Leviticus 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land. Job 11:18-19 You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety. / You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor. Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. when you rest, Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Hebrews 4:9-10 There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. your sleep will be sweet. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. Psalm 127:2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. Psalm 3:5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. 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. 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; Night brought real vulnerability in ancient Israel, when travel ceased and homes could be exposed to thieves, enemies, and wild animals. Wisdom directs the faithful toward a life ordered by the fear of the Lord, producing confidence in God’s watchful care rather than anxious fear. Lev 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down… when you rest, Rest includes both physical sleep and the settled security of one whose life is governed by godly wisdom. God established rest in creation, and His people were to recognize their dependence on Him rather than live in constant self-reliance. Mat 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened,… your sleep will be sweet. Peaceful sleep is presented as a blessing from God, not merely the absence of trouble. Though danger and hardship remain in the world, the one who walks in wisdom may lie down with a clear conscience and confidence in the Lord’s protection. Ecc 5:12 The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little… 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 3:24?2. How can Proverbs 3:24 guide us to trust God for peaceful sleep? 3. What does "lie down without fear" teach about God's protection? 4. How does Proverbs 3:24 connect with Psalm 4:8 on restful sleep? 5. How can trusting God help alleviate anxiety before bedtime? 6. What practical steps can ensure our sleep reflects trust in God's promises? 7. How does Proverbs 3:24 provide comfort in times of fear or anxiety? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 3:24? 9. How does Proverbs 3:24 align with modern psychological understandings of sleep and rest? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 3? 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). Solomon paints bedtime as a daily sermon: lie down aware of God’s watch, refuse fear, settle into His rest, and wake refreshed. Accepting these promises turns the simple act of closing our eyes into a testimony that the Lord truly holds our yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows. 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 Additonal Resources Proverbs 3:24 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 3:24 Bible Gateway Proverbs 3:24 Bible.com Proverbs 3:24 NIV |
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