30 Inspiring Bible Verses about Going to Sleep

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether they eat little or much, but as for the rich, their abundance permits them no sleep.

You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, neither the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.

The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.

This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

Whoever dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.

The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them, but there's nothing like sleep for clarity.

You can make anything by writing. (implying the peace of mind needed for creativity often comes with sleep)

For most of history, Anonymous was a woman. (reflecting on the quiet solitude and rest of the mind)

Without music, life would be a mistake. (suggesting the lull of music can lead one to sleep)

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (the importance of rest to be prepared for action)