Bible Verses About
Sleep
For restless nights — the promise of rest to those God loves.
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
“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.”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about sleep?
Scripture speaks to sleep in passages such as Proverbs 3:24, Psalms 4:8, Psalms 127:2. For example, Proverbs 3:24 says, “When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about sleep?
Proverbs 3:24 — “When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
Which Psalm is about sleep?
Psalms 4:8 — “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”