Bible Verses about “being quiet”
The Bible contains 12 verses about being quiet across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;”
“But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”
“¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“¶ Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.”
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.”
“Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
“¶ He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.”
“¶ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”