24 Bible Verses about Quietness
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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
The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet. They break forth into singing.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
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.
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.
and to aspire to live quietly, and to do your own things, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,
Therefore these things being undeniable, ye ought to be restrained, and do nothing rash.
Now to such men we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that, working with quietness, they should eat their own bread.
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother. Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
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.
For thus said lord LORD, the Holy One of Israel, Ye shall be saved in returning and rest. Your strength shall be in quietness and in confidence. And ye would not,
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.
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.
For they speak not peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
And the boys grew. And Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field. And Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.
But Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to expose her to public disgrace, intended to dismiss her privately.
And they heard the voice of LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. And the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
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?
Thou caused sentence to be heard from heaven. The earth feared and was still
Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
But thou, when thou pray, enter into thy private room, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will reward thee in the open.
And he says to them, Why are ye cowardly, O ye of little faith? Then after rising, he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there became a great calm.
From Thematic Bible
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
Stand in awe, and sin not. Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast, thou whom the merchants of Sidon, who pass over the sea, have replenished.
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.
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
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.
and to aspire to live quietly, and to do your own things, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,
for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Quietness » General references to
And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother. Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
But he who hearkens to me shall dwell securely, and shall be quiet without fear of evil.
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,