Feeling Tired?
"It is not selfish to rest. He gives strength to the weary."
Verses for Tired
Psalms 4:8
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Psalms places calm in the middle of trouble inside the wider story of redemption.
Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.”
Proverbs assumes its first readers already knew something about peace that guards the heart, and builds on that.
Psalms 23:1-3
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.”
From Psalms, we see calm in the middle of trouble expressed through trust and obedience.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””
From Matthew, we see calm in the middle of trouble expressed through trust and obedience.
Psalms 127:2
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.”
In Psalms, the author grounds reconciliation and rest in the story of God's faithfulness.
Psalms 3:5
“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”
In Psalms, the author grounds peace that guards the heart in the story of God's faithfulness.
Verses shown in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). See the full guide for context, application steps, and a prayer.
More on Bible Verses for Sleep & RestPrayer Focus
"Father, I am running on empty. Refill my cup. Teach me to rest in You."
Try this today
Take 5 minutes of silence. Read one of the verses on the left slowly, then write down the phrase that stands out to you.
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