Bible Verses About Rest

God offers rest for the body and the soul. These verses about rest invite the weary to lay their burdens down.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” — Psalm 23:2 (KJV)
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.” — Psalm 116:7 (KJV)
“In peace will I both lay me down, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8 (KJV)

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