I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep — The word “both” here means “at the same time;” that is, I will be in peace, and I wil…

Both. —Better, and at once. So the Septuagint and Vulgate: “At the very moment.” (Isaiah 42:14.) This, too, i…

He who has Jehovah as his God is at home even when he is abroad; he is well guarded even when he has none upon earth to protect him, and he can go …

He concludes by stating that, since he is protected by the power of God, he enjoys as much security and quiet as if he had been defended by all the…

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep Signifying, that he had such a calmness and serenity of mind, amidst all his …

Worldly people seek good, but not the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good food, good drink, a good trade, a…

1. In the preceding psalm, David pleaded in prayer for God’s help against his tribulations and, realizing he was heard, he now exhorts other…