Being Quiet

Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

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 the full passage →

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

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;

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

“Teach me, and I will hold my peace. Cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

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; — read the full passage →

For they don’t speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.

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.

It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

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,

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

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;

But Yahweh is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him!”

The Gazites were told, “Samson is here!” They surrounded him, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, “Wait until morning light, then we will kill him.”

They took that which Micah had made, and the priest whom he had, and came to Laish, to a people quiet and secure, and struck them with the edge of the sword; and they burnt the city with fire.

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 no one 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.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. — read the full passage →

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

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,

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief quartermaster.

desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor about what they strongly affirm.

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.

Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. — read the full passage →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear: — read the full passage →

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. — read the full passage →

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

They rose up in the morning early, and worshiped before Yahweh, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and Yahweh remembered her.

Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.

Be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. For Yahweh has prepared a sacrifice. He has consecrated his guests.

Will you refrain yourself for these things, Yahweh? Will you hold your peace, and afflict us very severely?

For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go out as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns.

“Of whom have you been afraid and in fear, that you lie, and have not remembered me, nor laid it to your heart? Haven’t I held my peace even of long time, and you don’t fear me?

“I have been silent a long time. I have been quiet and restrained myself. Now I will cry out like a travailing woman. I will both gasp and pant.

God of my praise, don’t remain silent,

You have done these things, and I kept silent. You thought that I was just like you. I will rebuke you, and accuse you in front of your eyes.

To you, Yahweh, I call. My rock, don’t be deaf to me; lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit.

You who have purer eyes than to see evil, and who cannot look on perversity, why do you tolerate those who deal treacherously, and keep silent when the wicked swallows up the man who is more righteous than he,

God, don’t keep silent. Don’t keep silent, and don’t be still, God.

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there. — read the full passage →

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.

The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?” He said, “Yes, I know it; hold your peace.”

They said to him, “Hold your peace, put your hand on your mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Seeing then that these things can’t be denied, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.

Thus says Yahweh: “Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so they will be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.

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.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

You who fear Yahweh, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!

He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.” Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind an earthquake; but Yahweh was not in the earthquake. — read the full passage →

“Keep silent before me, islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come near, then let them speak. Let’s meet together for judgment.

Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!”

Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.