Sleepy Psalms
Sleepy Psalms
Sleepy Scriptures
The Psalms, with calming voice and ocean waves. Perfect for that quiet time when you need to relieve your stress, relax, or drift off to sleep. Or perhaps you just want a gentle Bible reading now and again. Also enjoy our companion Sleepy Scriptures podcast where we're resting with the whole Bible. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Psalm 30 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the hopeful and grateful words of Psalm 30, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 30 is a Psalm of praise, deliverance, healing, and renewed joy. David gives thanks to the Lord for lifting him up, hearing his cry, and bringing him through sorrow into gladness. It is a Psalm for anyone who has known heaviness of heart and needs the reminder that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 30 help you remember the mercy of God, trust Him through the night seasons, and rest in the hope that He can turn mourning into joy.Whether you are settling down for sleep, seeking comfort after a difficult day, or pausing to give thanks for God’s faithfulness, may this gentle reading lead your heart into peace, gratitude, and quiet praise.Psalm 30, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 14
5 min
Psalm 29 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Experience Psalm 29 from the King James Version with calming ocean waves in this peaceful Psalms and Tides episode for worship, reflection, peace, rest, and sleep.Psalm 29 is a Psalm of worship, power, glory, and peace. It calls upon the mighty to give unto the Lord glory and strength, and it draws our attention to the voice of the Lord — a voice upon the waters, full of majesty, powerful over creation, and worthy of reverent praise.In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a fitting and peaceful setting for this Psalm’s repeated refrain: “The voice of the LORD.” As you listen, may the sound of the waves and the words of Scripture remind you that the Lord reigns above every storm, sits King for ever, and gives strength and peace to His people.Whether you are settling down for sleep, pausing for worship, or seeking calm in the presence of God, may this gentle reading of Psalm 29 lead your heart into reverence, trust, and quiet rest.Psalm 29, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 13
4 min
Psalm 28 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the prayerful and comforting words of Psalm 28, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 28 begins with an earnest cry to the Lord: “Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock.” David asks God not to be silent, lifting his hands toward the holy oracle and seeking mercy, help, and justice. Yet as the Psalm unfolds, his prayer turns into praise. He declares, “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.”In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 28 help you bring your need before the Lord, trust Him as your strength and shield, and find comfort in His faithful care.Whether you are settling down for sleep, praying through uncertainty, or seeking quiet encouragement from God’s Word, may this gentle reading lead your heart from petition into peace and praise.Psalm 28, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 12
5 min
Psalm 27 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the strong and comforting words of Psalm 27, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 27 is a Psalm of courage, confidence, prayer, and patient trust. It begins with one of the great declarations of faith: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” David looks to the Lord as his strength, refuge, beauty, hiding place, and help.In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, reflection, prayer, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 27 help quiet fear, strengthen faith, and draw your heart toward the one thing David desired: to dwell in the house of the Lord and behold His beauty.Whether you are settling down for sleep, praying through uncertainty, or seeking courage for the day ahead, may this gentle reading remind you to wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and rest in His faithful care.Psalm 27, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 11
5 min
Psalm 26 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Experience Psalm 26 from the King James Version with calming ocean waves in this peaceful Psalms and Tides episode for prayer, reflection, integrity, rest, and sleep.Psalm 26 is a Psalm of integrity, trust, examination, and devotion. David comes before the Lord with an open heart, praying, “Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” It is a Psalm for quiet reflection, inviting us to walk honestly before God, trust in His mercy, and love the place where His honour dwells.In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 26 help you bring your heart before the Lord with humility and sincerity, asking Him to search, cleanse, guide, and redeem.Whether you are settling down for sleep, pausing for devotion, or seeking a quiet moment of self-examination before God, may this gentle reading lead your soul into peace, trust, and renewed faithfulness.Psalm 26, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 10
5 min
Psalm 25 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the prayerful words of Psalm 25, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 25 is a Psalm of trust, guidance, mercy, and humble prayer. David begins, “Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul,” placing his hope before God and asking not to be ashamed. Throughout the Psalm, he seeks the Lord’s direction, asking, “Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.”In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 25 help you lift your heart to the Lord, trust in His mercy, and seek His guidance for the path ahead.Whether you are settling down for sleep, praying through uncertainty, or longing for quiet direction from God’s Word, may this gentle reading bring peace, comfort, and confidence in the goodness of the Lord.Psalm 25, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy PsalmsHighlighted versesPsalm 25:1 — “Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.”Psalm 25:2 — “O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed…”Psalm 25:4 — “Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.”Psalm 25:5 — “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation…”Psalm 25:10 — “All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.”Psalm 25:15 — “Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD…”
Aug 7
6 min
Psalm 24 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Experience Psalm 24 from the King James Version with calming ocean waves in this peaceful Psalms and Tides episode for worship, prayer, reflection, rest, and sleep.Psalm 24 begins with a sweeping declaration of God’s ownership and glory: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof.” It calls the heart to worship the Creator of all things, then asks who may ascend into the hill of the Lord and stand in His holy place.As the Psalm unfolds, it becomes a song of reverence and triumph, lifting our eyes to the King of glory. In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest.Whether you are settling down for sleep, pausing for quiet worship, or reflecting on the holiness and majesty of God, may this gentle reading of Psalm 24 help your heart become still before the Lord, the King of glory.Psalm 24, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy PsalmsHighlighted versesPsalm 24:1 — “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”Psalm 24:3 — “Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?”Psalm 24:4 — “He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart…”Psalm 24:7 — “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors…”Psalm 24:10 — “Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.”
Aug 6
4 min
Fall Asleep to Psalm 23 and Ocean Waves
Relax and unwind with this special episode, featuring one full hour of Psalm 23 read slowly and peacefully alongside gentle ocean waves.This extended sleep meditation is designed to help quiet anxious thoughts, calm the body, and guide you into deep rest through the timeless comfort of God’s Word. With repeated slow readings of Psalm 23 from the King James Bible, this episode brings you a soothing space for prayer, reflection, and peaceful sleep.“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...”Let these familiar words wash over you as the sound of ocean waves and gentle Scripture reading ease the stress of the day.This episode is perfect for:• falling asleep to the Bible• easing anxiety at night• sleep meditation• prayerful rest and reflection• soaking in Psalm 23 before bedWhether you are listening for comfort, peace, or a quiet bedtime routine, may this hour of Scripture help you rest in the presence of the Good Shepherd.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 5
1 hr
Psalm 22 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the sorrowful yet hopeful words of Psalm 22, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 22 begins with one of the most anguished cries in Scripture: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” It is a Psalm of deep lament, honest suffering, and desperate prayer. Yet even in its sorrow, Psalm 22 turns again and again toward trust, remembrance, praise, and the faithfulness of the Lord.For Christian listeners, this Psalm also carries profound meaning as a passage closely associated with the suffering of Christ. Its words lead us through affliction, reproach, and distress, but they do not leave us without hope. Near the end, the Psalm opens into praise, declaring that all the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord.In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a calm space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 22 help you bring your deepest burdens honestly before God, and may it remind you that even in suffering, the Lord hears, remembers, and reigns.Psalm 22, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy Psalms
Aug 4
7 min
Psalm 21 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides
Rest in the grateful and victorious words of Psalm 21, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.Psalm 21 is a Psalm of thanksgiving, joy, and confidence in the strength of the Lord. It speaks of answered prayer, blessing, mercy, and the gladness that comes from trusting in God’s salvation. The king rejoices not in his own power, but in the strength and favour of the Lord Most High.In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 21 help you remember the goodness of God, give thanks for His mercy, and rest in the assurance that His strength is greater than every trouble.Whether you are settling down for sleep, pausing for devotion, or reflecting on the Lord’s faithfulness, may this gentle reading draw your heart toward praise, confidence, and quiet peace.Psalm 21, King James Version.If Sleepy Psalms has been a blessing to you, please consider leaving a small gift to help keep these peaceful Scripture readings available. Support Sleepy PsalmsHighlighted versesPsalm 21:1 — “The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”Psalm 21:2 — “Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips.”Psalm 21:6 — “For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.”Psalm 21:7 — “For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”Psalm 21:13 — “Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.”
Aug 3
5 min
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