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Berean Standard Bible

“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.”

Proverbs 3:24

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The father in Proverbs 3 promises that keeping sound wisdom and discretion will bring life to the soul and safety on the road. He then speaks of what happens at night.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

World English Bible (WEB)

When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

King James Version (KJV)

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cuando te acostares, no tendrás temor; antes te acostarás, y tu sueño será suave.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al acostarte, no tendrás ningún temor y dormirás tranquilamente.

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