King James Version
Proverbs 3:24 in the King James Version says “When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24 · KJV
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
KJV Study — Public Domain
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
“When thou liest down”
H7901to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“thou shalt not be afraid”
H6342to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
“When thou liest down”
H7901to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
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