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href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/132.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/132.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/132.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/132.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to mine eyes, <i>or</i> slumber to mine eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/132.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes <i>Or</i> slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/132.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes, Or slumber to my eyelids;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/132.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/132.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I certainly will not permit my eyes to sleep Nor my eyelids to slumber,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/132.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not allow my eyes to sleep or my eyelids to slumber<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/132.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not allow my eyes to sleep or my eyelids to slumber <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/132.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/132.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />or close my eyelids, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/132.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/132.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />get into my bed, shut my eyes, or close my eyelids<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/132.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will not rest or sleep, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/132.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />or let myself go to sleep or even take a nap, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/132.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/132.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will not allow my eyes to sleep, or my eyelids to slumber, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/132.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/132.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/132.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/132.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If I give sleep to my eyes, "" To my eyelids—slumber,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/132.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If I give sleep to mine eyes, To mine eyelids -- slumber,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/132.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If I shall give sleep to mine eyes, slumber to mine eye-lashes,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/132.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If I shall give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/132.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 131:4>I shall not give sleep to my eyes, nor slumber to my eyelids<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/132.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will give my eyes no sleep, my eyelids no rest, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/132.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/132.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Nor will I give sleep to mine eyes or slumber to mine eyelids<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/132.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall not give sleep to my eyes, neither slumber to my eyebrows<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/132.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Nor slumber to mine eyelids;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/132.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will not give sleep to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eyelids, nor rest to my temples,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/132-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16591" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Remember David's Affliction</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>“I will not enter my house or get into my bed, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">give</a> <a href="/hebrew/8153.htm" title="8153: šə·naṯ (N-fsc) -- Sleep. From yashen; sleep.">sleep</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: lə·‘ê·nāy (Prep-l:: N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">to my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8572.htm" title="8572: tə·nū·māh (N-fs) -- Slumber. From nuwm; drowsiness, i.e. Sleep.">or slumber</a> <a href="/hebrew/6079.htm" title="6079: lə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pay (Prep-l:: N-mdc:: 1cs) -- Eyelid. From uwph; an eyelash; figuratively, morning ray.">to my eyelids,</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">2 Samuel 7:1-2</a></span><br />After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, / he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">1 Chronicles 22:7-8</a></span><br />“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17-18</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-7.htm">2 Chronicles 6:7-8</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a></span><br />When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Isaiah 62:1</a></span><br />For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16</a></span><br />As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm">1 Kings 5:3-5</a></span><br />“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2</a></span><br />Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm">2 Samuel 12:20</a></span><br />Then David got up from the ground, washed and anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they set food before him, and he ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-58.htm">Luke 9:58</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Acts 7:46</a></span><br />who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-11</a></span><br />There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. / Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids,</p><p class="hdg">give sleep</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-33.htm">Genesis 24:33</a></b></br> And there was set <i>meat</i> before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/3-18.htm">Ruth 3:18</a></b></br> Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-4.htm">Proverbs 6:4</a></b></br> Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/psalms/121-4.htm">Slumber</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/6-4.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/psalms/135-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/139-3.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-16.htm">Slumber</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 132</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">David in his prayer commends unto God the reverent care he had for the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">His prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">With a repetition of God's promises</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/132.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/132.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will not give sleep to my eyes</b><br>This phrase reflects a vow of dedication and urgency. In the context of <a href="/psalms/132.htm">Psalm 132</a>, it is attributed to David, expressing his commitment to finding a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark symbolized God's presence among His people, and David's determination highlights the importance of prioritizing God's presence above personal comfort. This mirrors the biblical theme of seeking God earnestly, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/63.htm">Psalm 63:1</a>, where the psalmist seeks God early and earnestly. The phrase also echoes the urgency and vigilance found in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a>, where Jesus instructs His disciples to watch and pray.<p><b>or slumber to my eyelids</b><br>The repetition of the idea of forgoing rest emphasizes the intensity of the commitment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, sleep was a natural and necessary part of life, yet here it is willingly sacrificed for a higher purpose. This reflects a cultural understanding of vows and oaths, which were taken very seriously and often involved personal sacrifice. The concept of denying oneself for a greater cause is seen throughout Scripture, notably in the life of Jesus Christ, who often withdrew from rest to pray and minister (<a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a>). This phrase also connects to the prophetic anticipation of the Messiah, who would fulfill the ultimate purpose of God's dwelling among His people, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The psalm is traditionally attributed to King David, who is expressing his deep commitment to finding a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>The psalm is part of the Songs of Ascents, often associated with pilgrimages to Jerusalem, where Zion, the city of David, is located. Zion represents the spiritual center of Israel and the dwelling place of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>This sacred chest symbolizes God's covenant with Israel and His presence. David's desire to find a resting place for the Ark reflects his dedication to honoring God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>David's son, who eventually builds the temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling David's desire to establish a permanent dwelling for the Ark.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilgrims.htm">Pilgrims</a></b><br>The Songs of Ascents were sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the feasts, reflecting their spiritual journey and dedication to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_presence.htm">Commitment to God's Presence</a></b><br>David's refusal to rest until he finds a place for the Ark challenges us to prioritize God's presence in our lives. Are we willing to sacrifice comfort for spiritual pursuits?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_restlessness.htm">Spiritual Restlessness</a></b><br>The verse highlights a holy restlessness that should characterize our spiritual journey. We should not be complacent but continually seek deeper communion with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_in_christ.htm">Fulfillment in Christ</a></b><br>While David sought a physical dwelling for the Ark, we find ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who dwells within us. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, calling us to live in holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_prayer.htm">Perseverance in Prayer</a></b><br>David's determination can inspire us to persevere in prayer and spiritual disciplines, seeking God's guidance and presence in every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>The communal aspect of the Songs of Ascents reminds us of the importance of gathering with other believers to worship and seek God together.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_132.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 132</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_sleep_paralysis_prevention.htm">What is sleep paralysis and how can it be prevented?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_vow_in_psalm_132_2-5_historical.htm">Psalm 132:2-5: Is there reliable historical record that David made such a solemn vow, or might this be a later tradition retrofitted into his story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_6_1-5_and_matthew_5_42_align.htm">How do warnings against guaranteeing a neighbor's debt in Proverbs 6:1-5 align with Jesus's teachings on generosity (Matthew 5:42)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_lucid_dreaming.htm">What is the Bible's view on lucid dreaming?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/132.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">I will not.</span>--For this proverbial expression see <a href="/proverbs/6-4.htm" title="Give not sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids.">Proverbs 6:4</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/132.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to my eyelids</span>. Exegetical of the last clause of ver. 3. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/132-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will not</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(’et·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sleep</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8153.htm">Strong's 8153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sleep </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֵינָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ê·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or] slumber</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּנוּמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·nū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8572.htm">Strong's 8572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drowsiness, sleep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my eyelids,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְֽעַפְעַפַּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - mdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6079.htm">Strong's 6079: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eyelash, morning ray</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/132-4.htm">Psalm 132:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/132-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 132:4 I will not give sleep to my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/132-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 132:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/132-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 132:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>