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Silent Prayer

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Matthew 6:6

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

1 Samuel 1:12–13

As she continued praying before Yahweh, Eli saw her mouth. — read the full passage →

Genesis 24:45

Before I had finished speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her pitcher on her shoulder. She went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’

Romans 8:26–27

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. — read the full passage →

Psalms 139:1–4

Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. — read the full passage →

Exodus 14:14

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

Mark 1:35

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

Proverbs 21:23

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

Proverbs 17:28

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

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

Ephesians 4:29

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.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Psalms 46:10

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

Isaiah 41:1

“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.

Psalms 23:1–6

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

Zephaniah 3:17

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.

Habakkuk 2:20

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

Psalms 141:3

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

James 5:13

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Proverbs 10:19

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

Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.

Isaiah 30:15

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,

Proverbs 29:11

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

Psalms 5:3

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

Proverbs 18:13

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

Proverbs 17:27–28

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

Revelation 1:1

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,

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Mark 1:35–37

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 →

Psalms 37:7

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.

1 Peter 3:15

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:

Ephesians 6:18

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

Matthew 6:33

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Zephaniah 1:7

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

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

Nehemiah 2:4–5

Then the king said to me, “For what do you make request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:16

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

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Lamentations 3:28

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

Isaiah 57:11

“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?

Psalms 139:23

Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.

Psalms 28:1

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.

1 Chronicles 16:11

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

Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Ephesians 5:1

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

1 Corinthians 10:13

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.

Romans 12:2

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.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 5:16

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

Zechariah 2:13

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

Isaiah 47:5

“Sit in silence, and go into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans; for you shall no more be called the mistress of kingdoms.

Psalms 83:1

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

Psalms 50:21

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.

Job 34:29

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,

2 Timothy 2:15

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

2 Timothy 1:7

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

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Isaiah 64:12

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

Isaiah 62:1

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.

Isaiah 42:14

“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.

Isaiah 26:3

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

Isaiah 1:17

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

Ecclesiastes 3:7

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

Psalms 109:1

God of my praise, don’t remain silent,

Psalms 62:1

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

1 Kings 19:12

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

1 Samuel 2:9

He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.

1 Peter 3:15–16

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 →

James 1:19

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

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

1 Timothy 1:7

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

John 6:15

Jesus therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again to the mountain by himself.

Matthew 11:28–30

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

Psalms 86:1–17

Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. — read the full passage →

Psalms 22:2

My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer; in the night season, and am not silent.

Psalms 17:1

Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips.

Deuteronomy 6:1–25

Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which Yahweh your God commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Habakkuk 1:13

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,

Nehemiah 2:4

Then the king said to me, “For what do you make request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:30

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

Ephesians 3:2

if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;

2 Corinthians 10:1–2

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 →

Romans 12:12

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Luke 9:18

As he was praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?”

Luke 6:12

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

Mark 16:15

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

Matthew 17:20

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.

Matthew 2:12–23

Being warned in a dream that they shouldn’t return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.

Revelation 11:1–19

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

James 5:16

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

Colossians 4:1–18

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Colossians 2:1–23

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 17:27

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

Psalms 139:1

Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me.

1 John 5:14

This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

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