Bible Verses About Sleep and Rest at Night (KJV)

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me to dwell in safety."

"When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet."

"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep."

"He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep."

"I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me."

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day."

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

What Bible verse helps you sleep?

Psalm 4:8 is the classic bedtime verse: "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me to dwell in safety." Proverbs 3:24 promises that "thy sleep shall be sweet."

What does the Bible say about not being able to sleep?

Scripture points sleepless people to prayer and trust. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to bring every worry to God, and Psalm 121:4 reminds us that God "shall neither slumber nor sleep," so we do not have to keep watch ourselves.