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20 Bedtime Bible Verses (KJV)

A free printable of 20 King James verses for the end of the day — for adults, children, and the sleepless.

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About this printable

Lights-out is one of the holiest moments of the day. The mind that has been racing finally slows. The Bible has dozens of verses written for this exact moment — Psalm 4:8, Psalm 91, Proverbs 3:24 — and this printable gathers twenty of them onto cuttable cards for nightly use. Read one aloud at bedtime. Tape one above the crib. Tuck one inside a child's pillowcase. Carry one in your wallet for the nights when you cannot sleep. Three pages, twenty cards, one promise: "He giveth his beloved sleep" (Psalm 127:2).

What's inside

3-page PDF on US Letter (intro page + 2 card sheets)
20 KJV scripture cards for sleep, peace, and rest — 8 per page
A simple five-step bedtime liturgy (gratitude, confession, scripture, prayer, sleep)
Verses from the Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, the Gospels, and the Epistles
Designed for adults, children, and the sleepless alike

Why this printable matters

Sleep is a theological act. Every night we lay down our control of the universe and trust that God will keep it spinning without us. The Puritans called bedtime "closing the day with God" — a small daily rehearsal for the great day when we will close our eyes in death and trust him to wake us in glory. Children especially need this. The dark is the first place a child learns to fear, and the first place a parent gets to teach faith. A verse spoken every night — "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep" — becomes the soundtrack of a soul. Decades later, when fear comes back in adult form, the verse is still there. For adults, bedtime scripture is medicine for an anxious culture. The phone goes off. The verse goes on. The mind that was scrolling through tomorrow's worries is gently pulled back to one truth: "thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Sleep that comes after that prayer is not just sleep — it is worship.

Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)

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

— Psalm 4:8

"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."

— Psalm 127:2

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

— Proverbs 3:24

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

— Matthew 11:28

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

— 1 Peter 5:7

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How to use this printable

1
Read one aloud at lights-out
Even if your child is too young to understand, the rhythm of nightly scripture lays a foundation that will outlast your voice.
2
Tape one above the bed
Children learn to read on the verses they see every night. Adults learn peace the same way.
3
Use the five-step liturgy
Thanks → confession → scripture → Psalm 4:8 → sleep. Three minutes. Practiced for a year, this changes a soul.
4
Keep one in the wallet for sleepless nights
When you wake at 3 a.m., the verse in your wallet is faster to find than the Bible app — and it does not glow.
5
Print extra cards for kids' sleepovers
Send a child home from a Sunday school party with a verse for their pillowcase.
6
Read with a spouse
Trade off who reads each night. The marriage that prays scripture together at bedtime is fortified in ways no counsellor can replicate.

Frequently asked questions

Are these bedtime verses really free?

Yes — fully free to download, print, and distribute. No email signup, no watermark. Print copies for your whole family, small group, or kids' ministry.

What translation is used?

All 20 verses use the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.

What paper size is the PDF?

Standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). It also prints cleanly on A4 — choose 'Fit to printable area' in your printer dialog.

Are these appropriate for young children?

Yes — the KJV language is older but the verses themselves are simple and short. Children memorize them quickly when read nightly.

What printer settings should I use?

Print at 100% scale, portrait orientation, on standard 24 lb paper for short-term use or 65–110 lb cardstock for durable cards.

Can I laminate the cards?

Yes — laminated cards survive years of nightly use, sticky toddler hands, and trips through the wash. Recommended for cards going on the wall or in a child's room.

What if I (or my child) cannot fall asleep?

Try praying Psalm 4:8 aloud, slowly, three times. The body responds to scripture spoken in the dark in ways it does not respond to silent worry.

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