What does the Bible say about quiet?
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The Bible commends a quiet spirit marked by humble trust in God, thoughtful speech, peaceful conduct, and contented obedience. Believers are urged to aspire to live quietly, mind their own affairs, and work faithfully, bearing a gentle and imperishable inner beauty before the Lord. Psalm 46:10 and Isaiah 30:15 call God’s people to cease striving and find strength in returning, rest, and confidence in him. This quietness is not fearful passivity, but faith that submits to God’s sovereign care. James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, and Proverbs 17:28 teach restraint in speech and the peacemaking power of a gentle answer. Christians should also pray for rulers so that society may enjoy peace and quiet godliness.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:11
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 charged you;
- 1 Peter 3:4
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.
- 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."
- James 1:19
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
- Isaiah 30:15
For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. You would not:
- 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 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
- Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.
- Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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