Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 4:8

8. I will both lay me down in peace , and sleep: for thou LORD onely makest me dwell in safety .

This word relates to the two following Verbs; as soon as I am laid down I will quietly compose my self to sleep; whereas many lye down upon their beds and cannot sleep through distracting cares or troubles. Or, in lik[illegible: 1+ letters] manner, (i. e.) as they do who have abundance of Corn and Wine, of whom he last spoke, Luke 12. 19.

Either 1. In outward peace or safety, as the next clause explains it. Or 2. In inward peace or tranquillity of mind, as Luke 2. 29. resting securely upon Gods promises, and the conduct of his wi[illegible: 1+ letters]e and gracious providence.

I owe not my safety to my own valour or wisdom, nor to the courage of my followers, but to thee onely. Or, thou Lord, makest me to dwell alone in safety: Either 1. [illegible: 1 word], or apart from mine Enemies. Compare Deut. 33. 28. Or rather, 2. Though I be in a manner alone, (i. e.) forsaken and destitute of friends or helpers, as that word is used Psal. 102. 7. Lam. 1. 1.

Marginal references: Psal. 3. 5.; Heb. [illegible: 1 word], or [illegible: 1 word].