King James Bible
KJVI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 4:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 4:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. | |
American Standard VersionASV | In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: for thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety. | |
English Revised VersionERV | In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety. | |
World English BibleWEB | In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety. |
American Standard Version
ASVIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: for thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
English Revised Version
ERVIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
World English Bible
WEBIn peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
American King James Version
AKJVI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
King James Bible
KJVI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
American Standard Version
ASVIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: for thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
English Revised Version
ERVIn peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
World English Bible
WEBIn peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
American King James Version
AKJVI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.