Bible Verses About
Rest
For the weary and heavy-laden — the invitation to lay it down and be restored.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.”
“[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”
“[A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“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.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about rest?
Scripture speaks to rest in passages such as Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4:9, Psalms 62:1. For example, Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about rest?
Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Which Psalm is about rest?
Psalms 62:1 — “[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”