Sleep is a gift from God. It refreshes our body, calms our mind, and renews our spirit. But many of us struggle with restless nights, stress, or fear that robs us of peace.

The Bible speaks directly about sleep. It tells us how God provides rest to His people and how true peace is found in Him. Let’s look at 20 Bible verses about sleep that will comfort and strengthen you.

Bible Verses About Sleep and Peace

1. Psalm 4:8

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
God alone is our true security.

2. Proverbs 3:24

“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
Sweet rest comes when our trust is in Him.

3. Psalm 127:2

“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”
Sleep is God’s gift, not earned by worry.

4. Ecclesiastes 5:12

“The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether they eat little or much, but the abundance of the rich permits them no sleep.”
True rest isn’t in wealth but in God.

5. Jeremiah 31:26

“At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been pleasant to me.”
The Lord gives refreshing rest.

Bible Verses About God Watching Over Us

6. Psalm 121:3–4

“He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
God never sleeps, so we can.

7. Job 11:18–19

“You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety. You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid.”
Security in God brings peaceful rest.

8. Leviticus 26:6

“I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid.”
God’s peace removes fear.

Bible Verses About Rest From Worry

9. Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus offers the deepest rest.

10. Psalm 3:5

“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”
Every new morning is a gift from God.

11. Isaiah 26:3

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Peace in the mind leads to peace in rest.

12. Philippians 4:6–7

“Do not be anxious about anything… And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Prayer replaces worry with peace.

Bible Verses About Night and Protection

13. Psalm 91:5

“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
God protects us from unseen dangers.

14. Psalm 34:7

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
Angels guard God’s people.

15. Psalm 42:8

“By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.”
God’s love is constant, day and night.

Bible Verses About Spiritual Rest

16. Hebrews 4:9–10

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God.”
Rest in Christ is the ultimate rest.

17. Mark 6:31

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
Even Jesus encouraged rest.

18. Psalm 132:4–5

“I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the Lord…”
Spiritual devotion is deeper than physical rest.

19. Isaiah 35:3–4

“Strengthen the feeble hands… say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come.’”
Peaceful rest comes from trusting God’s promises.

20. Revelation 14:13

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”
Eternal rest is the final promise.

Final Thoughts

Sleep is more than physical rest—it’s a reminder that God is in control. While we close our eyes, He never slumbers. Each verse above reminds us that peace and safety are found in Him.

If you are struggling with sleepless nights, meditate on these scriptures. Pray them before bed. Trust God with your worries and let His Word bring you the rest you need.

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