24 Bible Verses about Quietness

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Judges 18:7

And the five men departed and came to Laish, and saw the people in it, how they lived carelessly, as the Sidonians do, quiet and secure. And there was no judge in the land who might put them to shame in a thing. And they were far from the Sidonians, and had no business with any man.

Isaiah 14:7

All the earth is at rest and is quiet; they break out into singing.

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. And 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.

Acts 19:36

Since these things cannot be spoken against, you ought to be quiet and to do nothing rashly.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort those who are such, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread.

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have behaved and have quieted my soul, as one weaned by its mother; my soul on me is like one weaned.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

First of all, then, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

1 Peter 3:1-4

Likewise, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the Word, they may also be won without the Word by the conduct of the wives, having witnessed your chaste behavior in the fear of God. Of whom let not be the adorning of garments, or outward braiding of hair and wearing of gold, or of putting on clothing,read more.
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, the meek and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the sight of God.

Psalm 35:20

For they do not speak peace; but they think deceitful things against the quiet ones of the earth.

Genesis 25:27

And the boys grew. And Esau was a man knowing hunting, and Jacob was a simple man, living in tents.

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph, her husband to be, being just, and not willing to make her a public example, he purposed to put her away secretly.

1 Kings 19:12-13

And after the earthquake was a fire, but Jehovah was not in the fire. And after the fire was a still, small voice. And it happened when Elijah heard, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out, and stood at the cave entrance. And behold, a voice came to him and said, What are you doing here, Elijah?

Psalm 76:8

You cause judgment 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, inhabitants of the coast, merchant of Sidon, who pass over the sea. They have filled you.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, Do not fear. Stand still and see the salvation of Jehovah, which He will prepare for you this day. For the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them anymore.

Quietness » Encouraged

More verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Quietness » General references to

Psalm 131:2

Surely I have behaved and have quieted my soul, as one weaned by its mother; my soul on me is like one weaned.

Job 34:29

And He gives quietness, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who can behold Him? And it may be against a nation and a man together;

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