What does the Bible say about sleeplessness?

14 verses about sleeplessness, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

Explore this topic on the arcs

Bible verses about sleeplessness

1. Psalms 4:8 — I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. 9 votes
2. Proverbs 3:24 — When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 8 votes
3. Proverbs 3:21 — My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 4 votes
4. Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 votes
5. 2 Corinthians 6:4 — But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 3 votes
6. James 1:5 — If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 3 votes
7. Psalms 127:2 — It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 2 votes
8. Mark 11:25 — And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 2 votes
9. Luke 5:16 — And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. 2 votes
10. John 3:1 — There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 votes
11. John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 votes
12. Hebrews 11:6 — But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 2 votes
13. James 4:3 — Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 2 votes
14. Revelation 2:3 — And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Psalms (2), Proverbs (2), John (2), James (2), Mark (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (1), Revelation (1)

Related topics

• Insomnia
• Sleeping
• Getting Rest
• Relax
• Nightmares
• Growing In Knowledge
• Carnal Minded
• Stereotypes
• Busyness
• Being Stingy
• Life And Godliness
• God Answering Prayers

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.