Proverbs
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24
Proverbs 3:24 (KJV) speaks to sleep, insomnia, and night fears — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8“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.”
John 14:27“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
Psalms 121:4“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
Psalms 121:3“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7
Common questions
What does Proverbs 3:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 3:24 reads: "When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet." The verse speaks to sleep, insomnia, and night fears. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 3:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet." is Proverbs 3:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 3:24?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 3:24 include Psalms 4:8, John 14:27, and Isaiah 32:18. Reading them alongside Proverbs 3:24 deepens the theme of sleep.
How can I pray with Proverbs 3:24?
Read Proverbs 3:24 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.