Welcome to our study of the deep practice of night prayer. As the day comes to a close, the peace of the evening provides the perfect opportunity for reflection, connecting, and finding comfort in the presence of God.
In this post, we’ll dig into a selection of comfortable Bible lines designed for night prayer, giving guidance and inspiration for spiritual thought before sleep.
Bible Verses For Night Prayer
By embracing the stillness of the night, we find a chance to draw closer to our faith through prayer and literature.
Incorporating specific Bible verses into our evening prayer routine can bring a sense of peace and reassurance, creating a deeper relationship with our faith as we prepare for rest.
Peaceful Passages for Nighttime Devotion
1. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
2. Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
3. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
4. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
5. 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.”
6. 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.”
7. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
8. Psalm 23:2
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”
9. Lamentations 3:22–23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
10. Revelation 22:20
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
Scriptural Solace Before Slumber
11. 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.”
12. Psalm 63:6-7
“On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”
13. Psalm 91:5-6
“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.”
14. Proverbs 6:22
“When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.”
15. 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.'”
16. Matthew 6:31-32
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.”
17. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
18. 1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
19. Psalm 121:1-2
“I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
20. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
Comforting Bible Verses for Evening Prayer
21. Psalm 4:1
“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.”
22. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
23. Psalm 56:3-4
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise – in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
24. Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
25. Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
26. Matthew 6:25-26
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
27. John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
28. Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
29. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God.
30. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Uplifting Verses for Night Prayer
31. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
32. Psalm 16:8
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
33. Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 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.”
34. Psalm 91:5-6
“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.”
35. Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
36. Isaiah 40:11
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.”
37. Matthew 11:28-29
“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.”
38. 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.”
39. 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.”
40. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Biblical Meditations for Nighttime Reflection
41. Psalm 63:6-7
“On my bed, I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”
42. Psalm 119:147-148
“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.”
43. Proverbs 6:22
“When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.”
44. 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.'”
45. Matthew 6:31-32
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.”
46. Luke 12:22-24
“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!'”
47. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God.”
48. Ephesians 3:16-17
“I pray that out of his glorious riches, he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…”
49. Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
50. 1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Conclusion
As we end our study, we encourage you to integrate these handpicked Bible verses into your night prayer, allowing them to guide and support you in times of quiet thought.
May the words of scripture bring you strength, peace, and a renewed sense of closeness to the Holy as you finish your day in prayer.