MIDRASH TEHILLIM
1.....(4.12)
In peace ...
The congregation of Israel is sysing, for me alone have prophets, all of them concluded their books with words of peace.
בְּשָׁל֣וֹם יַחְדָּו֮ אֶשְׁכְּבָ֪ה וְאִ֫ישָׁ֥ן כִּֽי־אַתָּ֣ה יְהוָ֣ה לְבָדָ֑ד לָ֝בֶ֗טַח תּוֹשִׁיבֵֽנִי
besholom yachdov ʾeshkevo veʾiyshon kiyʾatto ʾadonoy levodod lovetach toshiyveyniy
In peace, at one with all, I would lie down and sleep, for You, O LORD, would make me dwell alone in safety.
1.....(4.12)
In peace ...
The congregation of Israel is sysing, for me alone have prophets, all of them concluded their books with words of peace.
1.
In peace, at one with all, I would lie down and sleep
If Israel were in peace together with me, I would lie down and sleep in confidence, and I would not fear any adversary or enemy.
2.
alone in safety:
As it is said: “And Israel dwelled safely and alone as Jacob [blessed them]” (Devarim - Deuteronomy 33:28) It is an expression of safety and tranquility, that he need not station troops with him.
1.
In peace together would I lay me down and sleep:
I was desiring their prosperity, and still, although they have done me evil, I desire that we may be in peace together, I and they, and that if I lay me down and sleep I may not have anything to disturb me from sleep, after they return to me.
2.
For Thou, Lord, alone makest me to rest in safety:
I am confident that You will grant my desire and will make me rest in safety with them. And the interpretation of alone (is): You, Lord, only can do this, and in Tou is my trust and not in another.