Bible verses about peace for kids
Calm Bible verses for bedtime and worried moments, with a simple line your child can hold on to.
Psalm 4:8: Sleep in Peace
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, the LORD, make me live in safety.Psalm 4:8 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: I can lie down and sleep in peace, because God keeps me safe.
God watches over you all night long.
Psalm 23:1: My Shepherd
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.Psalm 23:1 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.
God takes care of you like a shepherd.
Psalm 23:2: Quiet Waters
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.Psalm 23:2 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God lets me rest in green fields and leads me beside quiet water.
God knows when you need a rest.
Psalm 23:4: Not Alone in the Dark
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.Psalm 23:4 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Even when it is dark, I will not be scared, because God is with me.
God is with you even in the dark.
Mark 4:39: Peace, Be Still
He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was a great calm.Mark 4:39 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Jesus told the wind and waves, "Be still!" and everything became calm.
Jesus is stronger than any storm.
Matthew 11:28: Come and Rest
Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Jesus says, "Come to me when you are tired, and I will give you rest."
You can always come to Jesus.
Isaiah 26:3: Perfect Peace
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.Isaiah 26:3 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God gives perfect peace to everyone who trusts him.
Trusting God makes your heart calm.
John 14:27: A Gift of Peace
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.John 14:27 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Jesus says, "I give you my peace. Don't let your heart be worried."
Jesus gives you a calm heart.
Philippians 4:6: Pray About It
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.Philippians 4:6 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Don't worry about anything. Tell God about everything instead.
You can talk to God about anything.
1 Peter 5:7: God Cares
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Give all your worries to God, because he cares for you.
God wants to hold your worries.
Psalm 121:4: God Never Sleeps
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.Psalm 121:4 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God never gets sleepy. He watches over you all the time.
God is always awake to care for you.
Psalm 46:10: Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted amongst the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalm 46:10 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God says, "Be still, and know that I am God."
Quiet moments help you remember God.
Psalm 91:11: Watched Over
For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.Psalm 91:11 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God tells his angels to take care of you wherever you go.
God sends help to keep you safe.
Proverbs 3:24: Sweet Sleep
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.Proverbs 3:24 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: When you lie down, you don't need to be afraid. Your sleep will be sweet.
Sleep tight, God is near.
Psalm 3:5: Good Morning!
I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.Psalm 3:5 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: I lay down and slept, and I woke up again, because God kept me safe.
Every morning is a gift from God.
Psalm 29:11: Blessed with Peace
The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.Psalm 29:11 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: God makes his people strong and blesses them with peace.
God gives you strength and calm.
Matthew 6:34: Just Today
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.Matthew 6:34 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Don't worry about tomorrow. God will take care of tomorrow too.
Enjoy today. God has tomorrow.
Numbers 6:24-26: God Bless You
‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face towards you, and give you peace.’Numbers 6:24-26 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: May God bless you and keep you, smile on you, and give you peace.
This is a blessing just for you.
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