Being Quiet

Everyday topics

Verses

11 references
  1. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
  2. My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
  3. “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
  4. A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
  5. Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
  6. When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
  7. He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
  8. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
  9. Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
  10. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,
  11. …but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.