24 Bible Verses about Quietness
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Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people who were therein, how they lived in security, in the way of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; for there was none in the land, possessing authority, that might put [them] to shame in anything, and they were far from the Sidonians, and had no dealings with any man.
The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and 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 in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, "You will be saved in returning and rest. Your strength will be in quietness and in confidence." You refused,
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear. Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;read more.
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
For they don't speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
They heard the voice of Yahweh God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God among the trees of the garden.
After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. 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. Behold, a voice came to him, and said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.
From Thematic Bible
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
Be still, you inhabitants of the coast, you whom the merchants of Sidon, that 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."
Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.
Quietness » Encouraged
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Quietness » General references to
The work of righteousness will 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 whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,