Bible Verses about “quiet”
The Bible contains 20 verses about quiet across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“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 soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”
“For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
“¶ 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.”
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
“¶ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
“[It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”
“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child.”
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
“The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”