I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 132 of Psalms. Psalm 132 remembers David’s commitment to God’s presence and connects that commitment with the choice of Zion and the promise of a dynasty. The ark, temple, and king appear united within the memory of divine election. God promises blessing for Zion and a Davidic descendant whose rule will be significant for the identity of the people. The psalm integrates worship, city, and royal promise.
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ich will meine Augen nicht schlafen lassen noch meine Augenlider schlummern,
No daré sueño a mis ojos, Ni a mis párpados adormecimiento.
no daré sueño a mis ojos ni descanso a mis párpados,
Je ne donnerai ni sommeil à mes yeux, Ni assoupissement à mes paupières.
Se do alcun sonno agli occhi miei, O alcun sonnecchiare alle mie palpebre;
Não darei sono aos meus olhos, nem repouso às minhas pálpebras,
我不容我的眼睛睡覺, 也不容我的眼皮打盹;
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