Psalm 3:5 - I wake again, because the LORD sustains me

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.

Psalm 3:5

Commentary

Given the stress that David faced, it is remarkable that he was able to enjoy a night's rest. This was possible only because of God's sustaining power. God's gift of rest may be given even in the most troubling times. I will not be afraid: When God is one's protector, there is no need to fear (23:4; 27:3; 118:6).

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Ps 3:5-6). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

Did you know?

Psalm 3 is an evening psalm that has given rise to the child's bedtime prayer, "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep" (compare Ps. 3:5).

Word in life study Bible . 1997, c1996 (electronic ed.) (Ps 3:5). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Proverbs 13:13 - He who scorns instruction will pay for it

He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:13

Commentary

A person can either despise instruction or respond in reverence, understanding that the ultimate Giver of instruction is God. Correction is only for one's good.

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Pr 13:13). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

Wisdom in Proverbs 13

This chapter gives some practical counsel on how to be wise. First, listen to rebuke and instruction (v. 1) and learn to take advice (v. 10) and discipline (v. 24). Walk with the wise (v. 20) and listen to their conversation (v. 14), and you will become more like them. As you meditate on the Word of God, you walk with the wisest of the wise, so do not neglect the Scriptures (v. 13).

Wiersbe, W. W. (1997, c1991). With the word Bible commentary (Pr 13:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.