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Psalm 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
This verse pictures rest as being sheltered under God's care.
Bible Verses
Bible Verses for Night Prayer
Bible verses for night prayer, protection, sleep, and peace before bed.
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Psalm 121:3-4
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
God's watchfulness continues even when you sleep.
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Psalm 4:8
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
This verse connects sleep with trust in God’s protection.
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Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus offers rest not only for the body, but also for the soul.
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Psalm 121:7
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
This passage speaks of God's care over both body and soul.
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Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
God's name is pictured as a place of refuge.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.
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Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.
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Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”
This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.
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Psalm 91:2
“Say to the Lord, My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
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Psalm 35:23
“Awake, be vigilant in my defense, in my cause, my God and my Lord.”
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Psalm 130:2
“Lord, hear my cry! May your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.”
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Psalm 90:15
“Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing for joy.”
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Psalm 90:14
“Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing for joy.”
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Psalm 13:4
“Look on me and answer, LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death.”
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2 Chronicles 6:19
“Give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, LORD my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence.”
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1 Kings 8:28
“Yet give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, LORD my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.”
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1 Kings 8:57
“May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.”
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Psalm 90:17
“May the favor of the Lord our God be ours. Prosper the work of our hands! Prosper the work of our hands!”
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Isaiah 33:2
“LORD, be gracious to us; for you we wait. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble!”
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Psalm 86:6
“Listen to my prayer, LORD; hear my cry for help.”
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Psalm 12:8
“You, Lord, protect us always; preserve us from this generation.”
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Psalm 51:10
“Make me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”
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Psalm 141:1
“LORD, I call to you; come quickly to help me; hear me when I call to you.”
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Psalm 55:2
“Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.”
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Psalm 10:17
“You listen, Lord, to the needs of the poor; you encourage them and hear their prayers.”
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Jude 1:20
“But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the holy Spirit.”
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Psalm 18:6
“In my distress I called upon the Lord and cried out to my God; from his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.”
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1 Chronicles 29:18
“LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you.”