The Bible is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance, including verses that offer comfort and assurance as we prepare to rest for the night. These “Good Night” Bible verses are meant to bring peace and solace as we close our eyes and entrust our sleep to God’s care.
One such verse is found in Psalm 4:8, which says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” This verse reminds us that we can find tranquility and security in God’s presence, allowing us to rest peacefully knowing that He watches over us.
Another comforting verse is Psalm 91:11, which assures us of God’s protection throughout the night: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” This verse reminds us that God sends His angels to watch over us and keep us safe, even as we sleep.
Jesus Himself offers words of comfort in Matthew 11:28, saying, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” These words remind us that we can find true rest and relief from our worries by seeking Jesus and entrusting our cares to Him.
Overall, these “Good Night” Bible verses encourage us to find peace, security, and rest in God’s presence. They remind us to turn to Him in times of weariness and to trust that He cares for us, even as we sleep. May these verses bring comfort to your heart and guide you into a restful night’s sleep.
1. Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God…And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening” 1 Samuel 3: 2, 10
2. One night during the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had such disturbing dreams that he couldn’t sleep…That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision Daniel 2: 1, 19
3. Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” … A little later…Peter swore…”I don’t know the man!” And immediately the rooster crowed. Matthew 26: 34, 73
4. There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus…Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God” John 3:1-3
5. The Lord, the Light of Israel, will be a fire; the Holy One will be a flame…burning up the enemy in a single night. Isaiah 10:17
6. Desert animals will mingle there with hyenas, their howls filling the night…and night creatures will come there to rest. Isaiah 34:14
7. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you. Isaiah 60: 2
8. You know the saying, “Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow” Matthew 16:2
9. He [the master] may come in the middle of the night. Luke 12:38
10. That night two people will be asleep in one bed; one will be taken, the other left. Luke 17:34
11. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. Romans 13:12
12. Its [New Jerusalem’s] gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there. Revelation 21:25
13. And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. Revelation 22:5
14. When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:24
15. 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. John 14:27
16. The heavens proclaim the glory of God…night after night they make him known. Psalm 19:1,2
17. The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. Psalm 33:6
18. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8
19. When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are …human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8: 3, 4
20. I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. Psalm 16:7
21. You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night…I am determined not to sin in what I say. Psalm 17:3
22. I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Psalm 63:6
23. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. Psalm 119:148
24. Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights—and the moon and stars to rule the night. Psalm 136: 7, 9
25. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Isaiah 40:26
26. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night—but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. Psalm 139:11,12
27. The remnant of Israel will do no wrong … will eat and sleep in safety, and no one will make them afraid. Zephaniah 3;13
28. David sang this song to the Lord…”O Lord, you are my lamp. The Lord lights up my darkness” 2 Samuel 22: 1, 29
29. And each morning and evening they stood before the Lord to sing songs of thanks and praise to him. 1 Chronicles 23: 30
30. The prophet Jeremiah composed funeral songs for Josiah, and to this day choirs still sing these sad songs. 2 Chronicles 35:25
31. Do not long for the cover of night …Instead; glorify his mighty works, singing songs of praise. Job 36: 20, 24
32. But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs. Psalm 42:8
33. I think of the good old days …when my nights were filled with joyful songs. Psalm 77: 5, 6
34. Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Psalm 134:1
35. Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. Psalm 149:5
36. When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the Twelve …Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:20,30
37. Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the other prisoners were listening (Acts 16: 25)
38. At sundown he [Jacob] arrived at a good place…and stopped there for the night…He dreamed of a stairway that reached from the earth up to heaven…He named that place Bethel [which means “house of God”]. Genesis 28: 11, 12, 19
39. So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But that night…Laban took Leah to Jacob…Jacob raged at Laban. “Why have you tricked me?” Genesis 29: 20, 23, 25
40. At midnight, the Lord struck down all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt. Exodus 12:29
41. The manna came down on the camp with the dew during the night. Numbers 11:9
42. The night before Peter was to be placed on trial …the angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists…So Peter left the cell, following the angel. Acts 12: 6,7,9
43. For God’s not given me a spirit of fear, But a spirit of love, and of power, and a sound mind, To live each day and glorify his name. 2 Timothy 1:7
44. You [God] send the darkness, and it becomes night, when all the forest animals prowl about. Psalm 104:20
45. …for He gives to his beloved sleep. Psalm 127:2
46. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3
47. He [God] speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds. Job 33:15
48. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8
49. 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. Philippians 4:6-7
50. He made all the stars—the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the southern sky. Job 9:9
51. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. Psalm 121:4
52. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night…for God gives rest to his loved ones. Psalm 127:2
53. By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky (Proverbs 3:20).
54. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly…for the Lord is your security. Proverbs 3:24, 26
55. People who work hard sleep well, whether they eat little or much. But the rich seldom get a good night’s sleep. Ecclesiastes 5:12
56. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17
57. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
58. “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8
59. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
60. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:1-3
61. “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” – Proverbs 3:24
62. “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8
63. “May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” – Ruth 2:12
64. “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14
65. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
66. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7
67. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
68. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
69. “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
70. “He gives his beloved sleep.” – Psalm 127:2
71. “But as for me, I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” – Psalm 4:8
72. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song, I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
73. “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.” – John 14:27
74. “I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me.” – Psalm 3:5
75. “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11
76. “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.” – Romans 15:13
77. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
78. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
79. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
80. “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.” – 2 Timothy 4:17
81. “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber.” – Psalm 121:3
82. “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17
83. “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” – Psalm 5:11
84. “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” – Nahum 1:7
85. “Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.” – Deuteronomy 3:22
86. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
87. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” – Psalm 91:11
88. “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” – Psalm 91:4
89. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2
90. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
91. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
92. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18
93. “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” – Psalm 32:7
94. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29
95. “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” – Exodus 15:2
96. “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” – Isaiah 12:2
97. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
98. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
99. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
100. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
101. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
102. “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” – Exodus 15:2
103. “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” – Jeremiah 31:25