24 Bible Verses about Quietness

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Judges 18:7

And the five men went and came to Laish, and they observed the people who [were] living according to the customs of [the] Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting, and lacking nothing in the land, and possessing restraint. And they [were] far from [the] Sidonians and had no word with anyone.

Isaiah 14:7

All of the earth rests [and] is quiet; they break forth [into] singing.

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to you; he himself will be a man of rest, and I will give rest to him from all his enemies all around, for his name will be Solomon, and peace and quietness I will give to Israel in his days.

Acts 19:36

Therefore [because] these [things] are undeniable, it is necessary [that] you be quiet and do nothing rash!

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread.

Psalm 131:2

Rather I have soothed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother, like the weaned child [is] my soul with me.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

Therefore, I urge first of all [that] petitions, prayers, requests, [and] thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people, on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Peter 3:1-4

In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some are disobedient to the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives, [when they] see your respectful, pure conduct. Let your adornment not be the external [kind], braiding hair and putting on gold jewelry or putting on [fine] clothing,read more.
but the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable [quality] of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is highly valuable in the sight of God.

Psalm 35:20

For they do not speak peace, but against [the] quiet [ones] of [the] land they plan deceitful words.

Genesis 25:27

And the boys grew up. And Esau [was] a skilled hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob [was] a peaceful man, living [in] tents.

1 Kings 19:12-13

After the earthquake [was] a fire, [but] Yahweh was not in the fire. After the fire [there was] the sound of a gentle whisper. It happened at the moment Elijah heard, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood [at] the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice [came] to him and said, "{Elijah, why are you here}?"

Psalm 76:8

From heaven you proclaimed judgment. [The] earth feared and was still

From Thematic Bible


Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction

Isaiah 23:2

Be still, inhabitants of [the] coast, merchant of Sidon, who travels over [the] sea, they filled you.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, "You must not be afraid. Stand [still] and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will accomplish for you today, because [the] Egyptians whom you see today you will see never again.

Quietness » Encouraged

More verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Quietness » General references to

Psalm 131:2

Rather I have soothed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother, like the weaned child [is] my soul with me.

Job 34:29

but he remains quiet, and who can condemn? And he hides [his] face, and who can behold him? Yet [he is] over a nation and over a person alike,

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