Quiet

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

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

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

For thus said the Lord Jehovah, 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:

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

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

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

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

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

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Jehovah will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.

Rest in Jehovah, 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.

Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah

My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.

Teach me, and I will hold my peace; And cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; But trouble cometh.

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still. — read the full passage →

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:

Cease, my son, to hear instruction Onlyto err from the words of knowledge.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. — read the full passage →

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me. — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. — read the full passage →

Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you. — read the full passage →

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. — read the full passage →

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep. — read the full passage →

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. — read the full passage →

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw. — read the full passage →

Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles. — read the full passage →

And as ye enter into the house, salute it. — read the full passage →

Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go. — read the full passage →

But fear not thou, O Jacob my servant, neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be quiet and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.

For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth. — read the full passage →

Behold, they may gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee. — read the full passage →

He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

But Zion said, Jehovah hath forsaken me, and the Lord hath forgotten me. — read the full passage →

Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. — read the full passage →

For Jehovah will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the sojourner shall join himself with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob. — read the full passage →

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. — read the full passage →

a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; — read the full passage →

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate. — read the full passage →

Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back. — read the full passage →

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. — read the full passage →

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight. — read the full passage →

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. — read the full passage →

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool. — read the full passage →

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding: — read the full passage →

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain. — read the full passage →

Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place. — read the full passage →

Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name. — read the full passage →

How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah — read the full passage →

In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? — read the full passage →

Let me not be put to shame, O Jehovah; for I have called upon thee: Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. — read the full passage →

He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Then Job answered Jehovah, and said, — read the full passage →

Moreover Jehovah answered Job, and said, — read the full passage →

and thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

And Jehovah gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; Jehovah delivered all their enemies into their hand. — read the full passage →

And it was so, that, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before Jehovah passed on, and blew the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah followed them. — read the full passage →

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →

And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuseth them before our God day and night. — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love. — read the full passage →

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. — read the full passage →