24 Bible Verses about Quietness

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Judges 18:7

Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were in it, how they dwelt in security, according to the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure, for there was none in the land possessing authority, that mi

Isaiah 14:7

The whole earth is at rest, [and] 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 I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.

Acts 19:36

Therefore these things being undeniable, ye ought to be restrained, and do nothing rash.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now to such men we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that, working with quietness, they should eat their own bread.

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother. Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

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 those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.

1 Peter 3:1-4

Likewise the wives, being subordinate to their own husbands, so that even if any are disobedient to the word, they will be gained without a word by the behavior of the wives, observing, in fear, your pure behavior. Of which let it not be the outward world of braiding of hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on apparel,read more.
but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible, of the meek and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

Psalm 35:20

For they speak not peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.

Genesis 25:27

And the boys grew. And Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field. And Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to expose her to public disgrace, intended to dismiss her privately.

1 Kings 19:12-13

And after the earthquake a fire, but LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, 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, there came a voice to him, and said, What are thou doing here, Elijah?

Psalm 76:8

Thou caused sentence to be heard from heaven. 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 coast, thou whom the merchants of Sidon, who pass over the sea, have replenished.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, Fear ye not. Stand still, and see the salvation of LORD, which he will work for you today, for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever.

Quietness » Encouraged

More verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Quietness » General references to

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother. Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Job 34:29

When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hides his face, who then can behold him? [It is] the same whether to a nation, or to a man,

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