What does the Bible say about Sleep?
Psalm 3:5 (NKJV) “I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.”
Psalm 4:4 (NKJV) “Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah”
Psalm 4:8 (NKJV) “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 56:3 (NKJV) “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
Psalm 91:1–5 (NKJV) “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,”
Psalm 121:3 (NKJV) “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.”
Psalm 127:2 (NKJV) “It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.”
Proverbs 3:21–24 (NKJV) “My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”
Isaiah 35:3–6 (NKJV) “Strengthen the weak hands, And make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, And streams in the desert.”
Matthew 11:28–29 (NKJV) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
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