24 Bible Verses about Quietness
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The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
The result of righteousness will be peace;
the effect of righteousness
will be quiet confidence forever.
But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies, for his name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
Therefore, since these things are undeniable, you must keep calm and not do anything rash.
Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.
Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself
like a little weaned child with its mother;
I am like a little child.
Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.
For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.”
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the Christian message, they may be won over without a message by the way their wives live when they observe your pure, reverent lives. Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothes. read more.
Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.
For they do not speak in friendly ways,
but contrive deceitful schemes
against those who live peacefully in the land.
When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly.
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and they hid themselves from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.
After the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a voice, a soft whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.
Suddenly, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, you of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm.
From Thematic Bible
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
you merchants of Sidon;
your agents have crossed the sea
exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
But Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see
Quietness » Encouraged
Instead, it should consist of what is inside
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.
to seek to lead a quiet life,
for kings and all those who are in authority,
Quietness » General references to
the effect of righteousness
will be quiet confidence forever.
like a little weaned child with its mother;
I am like a little child.
When He hides His face, who can see Him?
Yet He watches over both individuals and nations,