30 Bible Verses About Being Tired (With Commentary)

Feeling tired and weary is part of the human experience, whether it’s physical exhaustion, emotional fatigue, or spiritual weariness. The Bible offers comfort and encouragement to those who are tired, reminding us that God is our source of strength and rest. These 30 Bible verses speak to the moments when we feel worn out, encouraging us to rely on God for renewal, endurance, and peace. Each verse highlights the importance of resting in God’s promises and drawing on His strength when we are weary.

Bible Verses About Being Tired

1. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Jesus invites the weary to find true rest and peace in Him.

2. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

God provides strength when we are exhausted, giving us the power to carry on.

3. Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Even when we’re tired, God encourages us to continue doing good, knowing that our efforts will bear fruit.

4. Psalm 23:1-2
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”

God leads us to rest and restoration, providing the peace we need when we are tired.

5. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”

God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness, giving us the grace we need when we’re tired.

6. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Even when we’re physically or emotionally exhausted, God is our source of strength and renewal.

7. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”

When we place our hope in God, He renews our strength and gives us the energy to rise above challenges.

8. Jeremiah 31:25
“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

God promises to refresh and revive those who are weary and feeling faint.

9. Exodus 33:14
“The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”

God’s presence brings rest to the weary, offering peace and comfort during times of exhaustion.

10. Hebrews 12:3
“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Looking to Jesus helps us stay encouraged and not lose heart, even when we’re tired from the struggles we face.

11. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

When we’re tired, we can find refuge and strength in God, who is always present to help.

12. Deuteronomy 33:12
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long.”

God provides security and rest for His beloved children, even in the midst of weariness.

13. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

God gives us the strength to keep going, even when we feel exhausted or overwhelmed.

14. Psalm 62:1
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”

Our souls find rest in God alone, and in Him, we find the peace we need when tired.

15. Isaiah 28:12
“To whom he said, ‘This is the resting place, let the weary rest’; and, ‘This is the place of repose.’”

God provides a place of rest and repose for the weary, offering peace and restoration.

16. Matthew 11:29
“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.”

Jesus offers rest for our souls, teaching us to trust in His gentle and humble ways.

17. Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”

God is with us in the hardest and most exhausting moments, protecting us from being overwhelmed.

18. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

When we are weary, we can cast our burdens on God, knowing He cares deeply for us.

19. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

God sustains us when we’re tired, helping us carry our burdens without being shaken.

20. 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.”

God’s mercy and compassion are renewed each day, offering us fresh strength and hope when we’re weary.

21. Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

In our tiredness and anxiety, God’s comfort brings us joy and relief.

22. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.”

God’s peace surpasses all understanding, offering rest when we are burdened by the cares of life.

23. Isaiah 30:15
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”

True strength comes from resting in God’s presence and trusting in His salvation.

24. Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”

God promises restful sleep to those who trust in Him, relieving the weariness of the day.

25. Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

God provides peaceful rest and safety for those who seek refuge in Him.

26. Isaiah 32:18
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.”

God’s people find secure rest and peace in Him, no matter the struggles they face.

27. Hebrews 4:10
“For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.”

God’s rest brings relief from labor and weariness, offering a deeper spiritual rest for our souls.

28. Psalm 127:2
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”

God blesses His people with rest and sleep, providing peace from the toil and exhaustion of daily life.

29. Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Even in our tiredness, we are reminded that the hardships we endure now pale in comparison to future glory.

30. Exodus 34:21
“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.”

God established rest as essential, even during busy and tiring times, emphasizing the importance of renewal.

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