18 Bible Verses about Being Calm

Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger,

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

He stilled the storm to a murmur,
and the waves of the sea were hushed.
They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet.
Then He guided them to the harbor they longed for.

As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. So the disciples came and woke Him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to die!” read more.
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. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this?—even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

“Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me.

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.

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. Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.
For evildoers will be destroyed,
but those who put their hope in the Lord
will inherit the land.

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, restraining the four winds of the earth so that no wind could blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree.

They were stoning Stephen as he called out: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin!” And saying this, he fell asleep.

A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

When I am afraid,
I will trust in You.

Can any of you add a single cubit to his height by worrying?

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Even when I go through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.

“Stop your fighting—and know that I am God,
exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”