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Bible verses for a peaceful night’s sleep
Read one of these slowly before bed, or read them aloud to a child at bedtime. They are reminders that the One who keeps you does not slumber, so you can.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.Psalm 4:8 (KJV)
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.Proverbs 3:24 (KJV)
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.Psalm 3:5 (KJV)
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 (KJV)
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.Psalm 121:3-4 (KJV)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Psalm 91:1 (KJV)
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.Psalm 63:6 (KJV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
A short prayer
Lord, thank You for this day. I lay it down in Your hands. Watch over me and the ones I love tonight, and let me sleep in Your peace. Amen.
Questions
What does the Bible say about sleep?
Read one of these slowly before bed, or read them aloud to a child at bedtime. They are reminders that the One who keeps you does not slumber, so you can. Key passages include Psalm 4:8, Proverbs 3:24, Psalm 3:5, Psalm 127:2.
What is a good verse to memorize?
Psalm 4:8: “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
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