24 Bible Verses about Quietness

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Judges 18:7

Then the five men departed, and came to La'ish, and saw the people who were there, how they dwelt in security, after the manner of the Sido'nians, quiet and unsuspecting, lacking nothing that is in the earth, and possessing wealth, and how they were far from the Sido'nians and had no dealings with any one.

Isaiah 14:7

The whole earth is at rest, is quiet: they break forth into singing.

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about; for his name shall be Solomon, and in his days I will give peace and quietness unto Israel.

Acts 19:36

These things therefore being undeniable, it is necessary that ye should be calm and do nothing headlong.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now such we enjoin and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread.

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have restrained and composed my soul, like a weaned child with its mother: my soul within me is as a weaned child.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all men; for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

1 Peter 3:1-4

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, that, even if any are disobedient to the word, they may be gained without the word by the conversation of the wives, having witnessed your pure conversation carried out in fear; whose adorning let it not be that outward one of tressing of hair, and wearing gold, or putting on apparel;read more.
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.

Psalm 35:20

For they speak not peace; and they devise deceitful words against the quiet in the land.

Genesis 25:27

And the boys grew, and Esau became a man skilled in hunting, a man of the field; and Jacob was a homely man, dwelling in tents.

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and unwilling to expose her publicly, purposed to have put her away secretly;

1 Kings 19:12-13

And after the earthquake, a fire: Jehovah was not in the fire. And after the fire, a soft gentle voice. And it came to pass, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

Psalm 76:8

Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from the heavens; the earth feared, and was still,

From Thematic Bible


Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction

Isaiah 23:2

Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle! The merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished thee.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, Fear not: stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day; for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

Quietness » Encouraged

More verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Quietness » General references to

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have restrained and composed my soul, like a weaned child with its mother: my soul within me is as a weaned child.

Job 34:29

When he giveth quietness, who then will disturb? and when he hideth his face, who shall behold him? and this towards a nation, or towards a man alike;

Lamentations 3:26

It is good that one should both wait, and that in silence, for the salvation of Jehovah.

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