Bible Verses About sleep

Scripture answer

For restless nights and racing thoughts, these verses invite you to lie down in God's peace.

Start with Psalm 4:8, Proverbs 3:24, Psalm 127:2; read each passage in its chapter.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.

He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.

On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.