stillness
What does the Bible say about stillness? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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11Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.
14The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”
31But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire.
17It will not be you who will fight. Instead, only stand with confidence, and you will see the help of the Lord over you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed. Tomorrow you shall go forth against them, and the Lord will be with you.”
13And Moses said to the people: “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the great wonders of the Lord, which he will do today. For the Egyptians, whom you now see, will never again be seen, forever.
14Listen to these things, Job. Stand up and consider the wonders of God.
18Reveal to my eyes, and I will consider the wonders of your law.
7Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice.
7Now therefore, stand, so that I may contend in judgment against you before the Lord, about all the mercies of the Lord, which he has given to you and to your fathers:
3The old error has gone away. You will serve peace: peace, for we have hoped in you.
15For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: If you return and are quiet, you shall be saved. Your strength will be found in silence and in hope. But you are not willing!
33These things I have spoken to you, so that you may have peace in me. In the world, you will have difficulties. But have confidence: I have overcome the world.”