It is late. You are awake.
Bible verses, psalms and a 24/7 stream to fall asleep to.
Tap a door and read it slowly. Or put the stream on, turn the screen over, and let the Bible read itself to you until morning. He is here.
Anxious mind
Racing thoughts. Tomorrow is hard. Cast it on Him.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Can't sleep
It is late. He is still here.
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night.”
Psalm 91:4-5
Grief
The valley. He walks it with you.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4
Tired
He gives rest to those He loves.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Matthew 11:28-29
Lonely
He never leaves. Not even now.
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalm 139:7-8
I just need a voice
The Word. Read slowly. Read aloud to you.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”
John 1:1-3
Leave this playing all night
A live, continuous reading of the King James Bible over one quiet ambient score. No ads, no talking between chapters. Volume low, screen face down.
Ten psalms to fall asleep to
In the order most people need them. Each opens the full chapter with the narrated audio, so you can read the first verse and let the rest be read to you.
- Psalm 4
Eight verses that end in bed. The shortest road to sleep in the book.
- Psalm 91
The one people leave playing all night. The terror by night, named in verse 5 and dismissed.
- Psalm 23
For grief. The valley is walked through, not around, and the shepherd walks it too.
- Psalm 121
For when the worry is about someone else. The keeper does not sleep, so you can.
- Psalm 131
Three verses for an overactive mind. A weaned child with its mother.
- Psalm 127
For the overworked. Sitting up late is called vain and sleep is called a gift.
- Psalm 3
Written on the run from his own son. He lay down, slept, and woke, and says why.
- Psalm 63
The night watches as a place to remember rather than to worry.
- Psalm 139
For loneliness. The darkness and the light are both alike to him.
- Psalm 134
For quiet. A blessing for those who stand by night in the house of the Lord.
Eight verses for 3 a.m.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The questions people ask at night
Questions
What does the Bible say to do when you cannot sleep?
The Psalms are filled with prayers for the sleepless. Psalm 4:8 says 'I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.' Psalm 91 promises God's protection through the night. Philippians 4:6-7 invites you to bring your anxieties to God in prayer instead of letting them keep you awake.
Which Bible verses help with anxiety at night?
Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 23, Psalm 91, and 1 Peter 5:7 are the most-read scriptures for nighttime anxiety. Each speaks directly to the racing mind that cannot rest.
What psalm should you read before bed?
Psalm 4 for an ordinary restless night, Psalm 91 for fear, Psalm 23 for grief, Psalm 131 for an overactive mind. Psalm 91 is the one most people leave playing all night.
What Bible verse should I read at 3 a.m.?
Start with Psalm 4:8, then Psalm 63:6-7 and Isaiah 26:3. Ten verses for that hour, in order, are on the 3 a.m. page linked below.
Is there a Bible audio I can leave playing all night?
Yes. The Ambient Bible livestream reads the King James Bible around the clock over an ambient score, free and without ads, and every chapter on this site can be played on its own with the screen off.