Here are 30 verses from the Bible that may provide comfort and peace for those struggling with insomnia:
- Psalm 4:8:
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
- 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.”
- Proverbs 3:24:
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
- Proverbs 6:4-5:
“Sleep, dear friends, and you will be refreshed.”
- Proverbs 19:23:
“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”
- Isaiah 26:3:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
- 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.”
- John 14:27:
“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.”
- Philippians 4:6-7:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- 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.”
- Psalm 91:1-2:
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
- Psalm 139:18:
“Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.”
- Proverbs 3:21-24:
“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
- Isaiah 30:15:
“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.'”
- Matthew 6:34:
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
- John 16:33:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- Romans 8:6:
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
- Romans 15:13:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9:
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
- Philippians 4:19:
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 3:15:
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
- 1 Peter 5:7:
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
- Psalm 3:5:
“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”
- Psalm 37:7:
“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.”
- Psalm 55:22:
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
- Psalm 91:4:
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
- Psalm 121:5-6:
“The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.”
- Proverbs 16:3:
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
- Isaiah 26:3:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
- John 14:1:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
These verses remind us of God’s presence, protection, and promise of peace, even in the midst of sleepless nights.
