If you are looking for Bible verses about finding rest in the King James Version, this list gives you the passages Scripture itself uses to describe rest: rest for the weary, rest for the soul, and the quiet confidence that God holds what we cannot carry. It is written for anyone who feels worn down by work, worry, grief or a restless mind. Each verse below is shown in the KJV, and the reflections point to one practical way to carry it into your day.
Verses for a Weary Body and a Tired Mind
Some of the oldest promises of rest are addressed to people who are simply exhausted. These passages speak to the ordinary fatigue of long days, unfinished tasks and nights that never fully quiet down.
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(KJV)
Jesus opens this invitation to anyone who is worn out, without asking them to earn it first. Before you reach for your phone at the end of a long day, try saying the verse slowly and naming one specific load you are ready to set down.
Psalm 62:1
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
(KJV)
The psalmist returns to God’s stillness again and again, even while surrounded by trouble. Try sitting quietly for two minutes before you start your next task, letting your breathing slow while you remember where your strength comes from.
Exodus 33:14
And he said, My presence shall go with thee , and I will give thee rest.
(KJV)
This promise came to Moses when he felt he could not lead the people alone. When a responsibility feels too heavy, write this verse on an index card and keep it in your pocket as a reminder that God’s presence goes with you into the work.
Verses for Worry and an Anxious Heart
Worry can keep the mind running long after the body has stopped. These verses address fear about the future, the weight of unanswered questions and the habit of rehearsing every possible problem.
Philippians 4:6-7
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.
(KJV)
Paul pairs prayer with the peace that guards the heart, showing that rest often begins with handing over specific concerns. Pick one worry that keeps returning, name it to God in a sentence, and notice what changes when you stop carrying it alone.
Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD , and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
(KJV)
David describes casting a burden onto the Lord, which is an image of deliberate release rather than quiet endurance. Each time a worry tightens your chest today, imagine setting it down in front of God and leaving it there for a moment.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
(KJV)
Peter links humility with trust, telling believers to give God every anxiety because he cares for them. When you catch yourself replaying a fear, speak the phrase “he cares for me” aloud and let that statement shape the next decision you make.
Verses for Trusting God in Seasons of Waiting
Rest is not always the absence of work or pressure. Sometimes it is the settled trust that God is working while you wait for answers, healing or direction.
Psalm 37:7
Rest in the LORD , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
(KJV)
The psalm asks the reader to be still and wait patiently, which is hard when outcomes feel urgent. On a day when you are tempted to force a result, pause and give God the next hour, doing only the faithful work that lies directly in front of you.
Isaiah 30:15
For thus saith the Lord GOD , the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
(KJV)
Isaiah reminds the people that quietness and confidence are a source of strength, even when they wanted to rush toward other solutions. Try this verse during a moment when you feel pressure to act immediately, asking whether this decision needs haste or trust.
Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD .
(KJV)
This verse says it is good to hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. If your season feels long and uncertain, choose one small act of patience today, such as a slower meal or a walk without your headphones, and offer it to God as an act of trust.
Verses for Quiet Confidence in God’s Care
These passages move from effort toward assurance. They describe a rest grounded in who God is, not in how well we manage our circumstances.
Psalm 23:1-3
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
(KJV)
The Shepherd leads his sheep to green pasture and still waters, images of nourishment and quiet. Read this passage slowly before bed, and let each image settle your mind toward the rest that God provides rather than the rest you try to produce.
Hebrews 4:9-10
9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
(KJV)
The writer of Hebrews describes a rest that remains for God’s people, one that includes ceasing from our own striving. When you finish a task today, pause before starting the next one and acknowledge that God’s work does not depend on your constant effort.
Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD , only makest me dwell in safety.
(KJV)
David says he lies down and sleeps because the Lord alone makes him dwell in safety. As you turn out the light tonight, say this verse as a short prayer, releasing the day’s unfinished business into God’s keeping.
How to Use These Verses
Write a few of these verses on cards or in a notes app where you will see them during the day, such as on the bathroom mirror, the dashboard, or the first page of your planner. Choose one verse each morning and return to it when a familiar wave of stress arrives, reading it aloud rather than only in your head.
Pray the verses as well as reading them. Turn a line like “Be still, and know that I am God” into a prayer by naming your specific need beside it, then pause and listen before moving on to the next task. Over time, these passages become familiar companions that remind you where your rest is found.
A Short Prayer for Finding Rest
Lord, you know how tired I am, and you know the thoughts that keep me awake when I should be resting. I bring you the work I cannot finish, the worries I keep replaying, and the questions I have not answered. Teach me to come to you when I am weary, and to lay down what is too heavy for me. Help me trust that you are working even when I cannot see it, and let your quiet presence steady my heart today. Amen.
