53+ Bible Verses About Being Still and Quiet

In the cacophony of our bustling lives, the Bible offers a resounding reminder to pause and find solace. There are moments when the yearns for stillness, for a breath of tranquility amidst the storms. This article includes 56 Bible verses and 7 Christian quotes to guide you in finding that serene space within. Dive deeper and let the Word and these words bring peace to your heart.

God’s Call to Be Still

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

- Psalm 46:10

"The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."

- Exodus 14:14

"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass."

- Psalm 37:7

"And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:"

- 1 Kings 19:11

"And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice."

- 1 Kings 19:12

"In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not."

- Isaiah 30:15

"But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."

- Psalm 37:11

Finding Peace in God’s Presence

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

- Isaiah 26:3

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

- John 14:27

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

- John 16:33

"I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me."

- Psalm 3:5

"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."

- Psalm 23:2

"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."

- 1 Corinthians 14:33

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

- Psalm 55:22

The Strength of Silence

"The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools."

- Ecclesiastes 9:17

"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon."

- Isaiah 55:7

"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit."

- Proverbs 17:27

"Study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;"

- 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

- Ecclesiastes 3:7

"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him."

- Psalm 62:5

"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding."

- Proverbs 17:28

The Comfort of Stillness

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

- Matthew 11:28

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

- Philippians 4:6

"My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."

- Exodus 33:14

"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."

- Psalm 4:4

"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."

- Mark 4:39

"For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not."

- Isaiah 30:15

"And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;"

- Isaiah 32:18

Embracing Quiet Moments

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

- Lamentations 3:26

"But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him."

- Habakkuk 2:20

"For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees."

- Isaiah 66:12

"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."

- 1 Peter 3:4

"Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation."

- Psalm 62:1

"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

- Psalm 27:14

"I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly."

- Psalm 85:8

Tranquility Amidst Trials

"Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah."

- Psalm 32:7

"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."

- Isaiah 43:2

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

- Psalm 23:4

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety."

- Psalm 4:8

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 4:7

"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

- Psalm 16:11

"For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock."

- Psalm 27:5

Finding Rest in the Lord

"Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee."

- Psalm 116:7

"For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his."

- Hebrews 4:10

"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."

- Hebrews 4:9

"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."

- Exodus 33:14

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

- Matthew 11:29

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."

- Psalm 4:8

"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass."

- Psalm 37:7

Reflective Moments with God

"Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

- Philippians 4:6

"Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore."

- Psalm 105:4

"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."

- James 4:8

"And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."

- 1 John 2:17

"But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."

- Psalm 1:2

"When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches."

- Psalm 63:6

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."

- Psalm 19:14

Christian Quotes

"God does not shout; He whispers. We need to be silent to hear Him."

- A.W. Tozer

"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength."

- Charles Spurgeon

"The more you know God, the more you are inclined to be still before Him."

- Jim Cymbala

"Heaven is where you find the fullness of God's presence. Be silent and you'll start to hear it in your heart."

- Oswald Chambers

"Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and the stars mirrored in your own being."

- Rumi

"The best cure for the body is a quiet mind."

- Napoleon Bonaparte

"Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be."

- Sonia Ricotti

Conclusion

In our bustling lives, it's essential to find moments of stillness and to connect deeply with our faith and with God. Being still allows us to hear the divine whispers, to understand our purpose, and to feel His omnipresence. Let these verses and quotes guide you towards inner peace, bringing serenity even amidst the world's chaos.

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

- Psalm 46:10

"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."

- Psalm 37:5

"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength."

- Isaiah 30:15