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Psalms 132:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 132:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;
Psalms 132:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 132

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Jehovah, remember for David All his affliction;
2How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:
3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;
4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;
5Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
6Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood.
7We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I will not give sleep to mine eyes, [or] slumber to mine eyelids.] Not that he never would or did take any sleep till this thing was brought about he had so much at heart; but that he could not and would not suffer himself to sleep comfortably and quietly because of it. Aben Ezra interprets it of sleep at noon; the phrases express his great desire and solicitude to have this affair accomplished, and his eager and diligent pursuit of it; (see <200604> Proverbs 6:4); of the eager desire of Christ to suffer and die for his people, that they might be brought near to God, and be his dwelling place, (see <421250>Luke 12:50 22:15).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will not give sleep to mine eyes ... - There is no difference here between the words sleep and slumber. The meaning is, that the house of the Lord should be his first care. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“give sleep: Gen 24:33; Rut 3:18; Pro 6:4 Psalms 132:5”
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