Bible Verses for Sleep and Rest

⁸ In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.

Psalm 4:8 World English Bible

¹ A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

² He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

³ He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:1–3 World English Bible

¹ He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

² I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:1–2 World English Bible

³ He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.

⁴ Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Psalm 121:3–4 World English Bible

²⁸ “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

²⁹ 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.

³⁰ For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28–30 World English Bible

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:24 World English Bible

²⁷ Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

John 14:27 World English Bible

⁶ In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6–7 World English Bible