Latin quote · Peace
In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam
“In peace I will lie down and rest.”
Vulgate, Psalm 4:9 (Psalm 4:8 in modern numbering)
Translation
What does “In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam” mean?
In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam translates as “In peace I will lie down and rest.”
It expresses calm trust that allows one to sleep without fear. It is a gentle prayer for rest at the end of the day or of life.
Origin
The story behind it
The verse is from Psalm 4 in the Latin Vulgate and is sung at Compline, the Church’s night prayer.
When to use it
How to use “In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam”
A peaceful inscription for a bedroom, a gravestone or a night-prayer card.
- Latin
- In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam
- English
- In peace I will lie down and rest.
- Source
- Vulgate, Psalm 4:9 (Psalm 4:8 in modern numbering)
- Era
- Church Latin
- Theme
- Peace
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