25 Bible Verses About Being Quiet (NIV)
This is a hand-curated and ranked list of the most relevant Bible verses about Being Quiet (NIV). Verses are ranked by number of votes.
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Bible Verses About Being Quiet
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Proverbs 17:28
28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
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James 1:19
19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
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Psalm 46:10
10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
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Proverbs 29:11
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
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Proverbs 11:12
12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
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Proverbs 10:19
19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
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Psalm 37:7
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
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Psalm 4:4
4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah
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1 Peter 3:3-4
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
11 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you,
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Ephesians 4:29
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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Psalm 35:20
20 They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land.
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1 Peter 3:4
4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
11 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
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Isaiah 26:3
3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
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Zephaniah 3:17
17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
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Romans 12:2
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Proverbs 13:3
3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
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Mark 1:35
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
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Isaiah 30:15
15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.
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