Sleepy Scriptures

*All Sleepy Scriptures episodes are now uninterrupted by ads once the reading begins.* In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Isaiah with chapters 23 through 30 from the King James Version.

These chapters move from the burden of Tyre into sweeping visions of judgment, restoration, praise, and hope. Isaiah speaks of the earth brought low, the Lord reigning in glory, and a future day when death will be swallowed up in victory. We hear songs of trust and peace, including the beloved promise: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”

The reading also includes warnings against pride, false security, and trusting in human strength instead of the Lord. Yet even in correction, Isaiah points toward mercy, patience, and restoration: “Blessed are all they that wait for him.”

Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Isaiah chapters 23 to 30 guide us through solemn prophecy and quiet confidence in the everlasting strength of God.

Highlighted Verses

Isaiah 25:1

“O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name.”

Isaiah 25:4

“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress.”

Isaiah 25:8

“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces.”

Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Isaiah 26:4

“Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.”

Isaiah 28:16

“Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation.”

Isaiah 30:15

“In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”

Isaiah 30:18

“Blessed are all they that wait for him.”

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Settle in for a peaceful reading of Matthew chapters 5 through 7 from the King James Version of the Bible.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches with wisdom, tenderness, and authority. These chapters include the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, the call to be salt and light, the invitation to trust God rather than live in anxiety, and the picture of a life built upon a sure foundation.

This reading offers a quiet opportunity to reflect on mercy, forgiveness, humility, prayer, love, faithfulness, and trust in the care of God.

Let the gentle words of Scripture, soothing music, and restful atmosphere help your thoughts grow still as you listen to some of the most beloved teachings of Jesus.

Highlighted Verses

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

Matthew 5:6

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Matthew 5:14

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:44

“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.”

Matthew 6:9–10

“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

Matthew 6:20–21

“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Matthew 6:26

“Behold the fowls of the air… yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”

Matthew 6:33

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Matthew 6:34

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Matthew 7:12

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”

Matthew 7:24–25

“Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them… shall be likened unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.”

This special Sleepy Scriptures bonus reading is designed for peaceful reflection, relaxation, and rest.

Continue through the Bible with the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible series, featuring gentle readings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

*All Sleepy Scriptures episodes are now uninterrupted by ads once the reading begins.* In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Isaiah with chapters 12 through 22 from the King James Version.

These chapters begin with a beautiful song of trust and salvation: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid.” From there, Isaiah speaks a series of prophetic burdens concerning Babylon, Moab, Damascus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Arabia, and Jerusalem. The tone moves between warning, lament, watchfulness, and hope, reminding us that the Lord rules not only over one city or nation, but over all the earth.

Amid the solemn prophecies, we hear promises of mercy, glimpses of worship, and the enduring call to trust in the Holy One of Israel. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Isaiah chapters 12 to 22 guide us through songs of salvation, the rise and fall of kingdoms, and the sure wisdom of God.

Highlighted Verses

Isaiah 12:2

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid.”

Isaiah 12:3

“Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”

Isaiah 12:5

“Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.”

Isaiah 14:27

“For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it?”

Isaiah 17:7

“At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.”

Isaiah 19:24

“In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land.”

Isaiah 21:11

“Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”

Isaiah 22:22

“And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder.”

*All Sleepy Scriptures episodes are now uninterrupted by ads once the reading begins.* In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Isaiah with chapters 4 through 11 from the King James Version.

These chapters move through solemn warnings, prophetic visions, and radiant promises of hope. Isaiah speaks of cleansing, judgment, and the vineyard of the Lord, then gives us one of Scripture’s most majestic scenes: the prophet’s vision of the Lord “high and lifted up,” with the seraphim crying, “Holy, holy, holy.”

We also hear some of the most cherished Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament: the promise of Immanuel, the light shining upon those who walk in darkness, the child who shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace, and the righteous Branch from the stem of Jesse.

Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Isaiah chapters 4 to 11 guide us from warning and awe toward the quiet hope of God’s coming kingdom.

Highlighted Verses

Isaiah 4:2

“In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely.”

Isaiah 6:3

“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Isaiah 6:8

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”

Isaiah 7:14

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

Isaiah 9:2

“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light.”

Isaiah 9:6

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.”

Isaiah 11:1

“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.”

Isaiah 11:9

“They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.”

Bonus episode — Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled — John 14–17

Settle in for a peaceful reading of John chapters 14 through 17 from the King James Version of the Bible.

Spoken on the night before his crucifixion, these chapters contain some of the most comforting words Jesus gave to his disciples. He reassures troubled hearts, promises the coming of the Comforter, invites his followers to abide in him, and speaks of a peace that the world cannot give.

The reading concludes with the beautiful prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17, where he prays for his disciples and for all who would later believe through their testimony.

Let the gentle words of Scripture, soothing music, and restful atmosphere help you quiet your thoughts and rest in the assurance of Christ’s love.

Highlighted Verses

John 14:1

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

John 14:2–3

“In my Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you.”

John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

John 14:18

“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 15:5

“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.”

John 15:9

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”

John 16:22

“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice.”

John 16:33

“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

John 17:20–21

“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one.”

This special Sleepy Scriptures bonus reading is designed for peaceful reflection, relaxation, and rest.

For more gentle Bible readings, continue with the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible series, featuring readings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we read the complete Song of Solomon, followed by Isaiah chapters 1 through 3, from the King James Version.

The Song of Solomon is a poetic book of love, longing, beauty, delight, and devotion. Its rich garden imagery, tender expressions, and lyrical language have long been read as both a celebration of faithful love and, by many Christian readers, a reflection of the deeper love between the Lord and His people.

Then we begin the book of Isaiah, where the tone shifts from song to prophecy. Isaiah opens with a solemn call to Judah and Jerusalem, exposing sin, injustice, pride, and empty religion, while also offering one of Scripture’s most gracious invitations: “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD.”

Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as we move from the beauty of the Song of Solomon into the opening chapters of Isaiah in this One-Year Bible journey.

Highlighted Verses

Song of Solomon 2:4

“He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.”

Song of Solomon 2:16

“My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.”

Song of Solomon 6:3

“I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.”

Song of Solomon 8:6

“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave.”

Song of Solomon 8:7

“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.”

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

Isaiah 2:3

“For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 2:4

“And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks.”

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we complete the book of Job with chapters 33 through 42 from the King James Version. Elihu continues his speech, reflecting on God’s justice, greatness, and dealings with mankind. Then, at last, the Lord answers Job out of the whirlwind.

These final chapters lift our eyes from human argument to divine majesty. God speaks of creation, the foundations of the earth, the morning stars, the sea, the storehouses of snow, and the creatures beyond human control. Job is humbled, not by a simple explanation, but by a renewed vision of God’s wisdom and power.

The book ends with Job’s repentance, prayer for his friends, and restoration. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as we conclude the book of Job in this One-Year Bible journey.

Highlighted Verses

Job 33:4

“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”

Job 36:5

“Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.”

Job 37:14

“Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.”

Job 38:4

“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”

Job 38:7

“When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?”

Job 40:4

“Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.”

Job 42:2

“I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”

Job 42:5

“I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.”

Job 42:10

“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Job with chapters 22 through 32 from the King James Version. Job’s friends press their arguments, while Job continues to long for an audience with God and to hold fast to his integrity.

These chapters include some of the most beautiful and memorable lines in the book: “when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold,” and “the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom.” We hear Job reflect on the mystery of God’s ways, the hiddenness of wisdom, the fleeting prosperity of the wicked, and his own desire to be heard.

As Job’s words come to a close, a new voice appears: Elihu, younger than the others, who has waited in silence before beginning to speak. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as we continue the One-Year Bible journey through Job chapters 22 to 32.

Highlighted Verses

Job 23:10

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

Job 23:12

“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”

Job 26:7

“He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.”

Job 28:12

“But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?”

Job 28:28

“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”

Job 31:35

“Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me.”

Job 32:8

“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”

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In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Job with chapters 11 through 21 from the King James Version. Job’s friends continue to speak, offering explanations for his suffering, while Job answers from the depth of his grief. His words are often sorrowful, searching, and painfully honest, yet within his lament we also hear some of the most memorable declarations of faith in Scripture.

These chapters include Job’s cry, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him,” and his great confession, “I know that my redeemer liveth.” As Job wrestles with confusion, injustice, and the mystery of suffering, this quiet reading invites reflection on faith that endures even when answers are hidden.

Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as we continue the One-Year Bible journey through Job chapters 11 to 21.

Job 12:10

“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.”

Job 13:15

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.”

Job 14:14

“If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

Job 16:19

“Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.”

Job 19:25

“For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.”

Job 19:26

“And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.”

Job 21:22

“Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.”

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In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we begin the book of Job with chapters 1 through 10 from the King James Version. Job is introduced as a faithful and upright man, yet he is suddenly overwhelmed by loss, grief, sickness, and deep questioning. Through these opening chapters, we hear Job’s worship in sorrow, the silence and speeches of his friends, and his honest cries before God.

This peaceful Bible reading is accompanied by gentle background music and calming visuals, offering a quiet space for rest, prayer, reflection, or sleep. As Job wrestles with suffering, we are reminded that Scripture does not hide human pain, but brings it honestly before the Lord.

Join me as we continue through the Bible in one year with restful readings from the King James Bible.

Highlighted Verses

Job 1:21

“Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”

Job 1:22

“In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.”

Job 2:10

“What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?”

Job 5:17

“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.”

Job 7:17

“What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?”

Job 9:33

“Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.”

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