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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;

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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 work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

a time to tear, 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.

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

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

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.

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.

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.

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.

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

My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.

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

He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still.

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

that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — 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 →

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes.”

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

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

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

He said to them, “You come apart into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. — read the full passage →

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

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

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

I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.” — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled. — read the full passage →

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you. — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. — read the full passage →

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, 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 saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus. — read the full passage →

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

But he said to them, “It is I. Don’t be afraid.” — read the full passage →

Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke 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 on him. He will proclaim justice to the nations. — read the full passage →

As you enter into the household, greet it. — read the full passage →

Thus says Yahweh of Armies: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all who took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go. — read the full passage →

But don’t you be afraid, Jacob my servant, neither be dismayed, Israel: for, behold, I will save you from afar, and your seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be quiet and at ease, and no one 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 out as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. — read the full passage →

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

He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so he didn’t open his mouth.

But Zion said, “Yahweh has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me.” — read the full passage →

Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says Yahweh, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. — read the full passage →

For Yahweh will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land. The foreigner will join himself with them, and they will unite with the house of Jacob. — read the full passage →

It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay. — read the full passage →

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

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. — read the full passage →

Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! — read the full passage →

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. — read the full passage →

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. — read the full passage →

Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. — read the full passage →

He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. — read the full passage →

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. — read the full passage →

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. — read the full passage →

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. — read the full passage →

Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom. — read the full passage →

Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! — read the full passage →

“How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?” Selah. — read the full passage →

I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — read the full passage →

Let me not be disappointed, Yahweh, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol. — read the full passage →

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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

Then Job answered Yahweh, — read the full passage →

Moreover Yahweh answered Job, — read the full passage →

You shall tell him, ‘Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.

Yahweh gave them rest all around, according to all that he swore to their fathers. Not a man of all their enemies stood before them. Yahweh delivered all their enemies into their hand. — read the full passage →

It was so, that when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before Yahweh advanced, and blew the trumpets; and the ark of the covenant of Yahweh followed them. — read the full passage →

It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to Yahweh your God’s voice, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that Yahweh your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. — read the full passage →

I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ has come; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night. — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. — read the full passage →

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. — read the full passage →