149 Bible verses about Calmness

To the ends of the earth he makes wars cease — he breaks the bow, snaps the spear, burns the shields in the fire.

“Come to me, all of you who are struggling and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Don’t worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving.Then God’s shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua.

A psalm of David: Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing.He has me lie down in grassy pastures, he leads me by quiet water,he restores my inner person. He guides me in right paths for the sake of his own name.

“A person whose desire rests on you you preserve in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

You have filled my heart with more joy than all their grain and new wine.

Throw all your anxieties upon him, because he cares about you.

You who live in the shelter of ‘Elyon, who spend your nights in the shadow of Shaddai,who say to Adonai, “My refuge! My fortress! My God, in whom I trust!” —

The effect of righteousness will be peace; the result of righteousness, quiet trust forever.My people will live in a peaceful place, in secure neighborhoods and tranquil dwellings.

“What I am leaving with you is shalom — I am giving you my shalom. I don’t give the way the world gives. Don’t let yourselves be upset or frightened.

Be still before Adonai; wait patiently till he comes. Don’t be upset by those whose way succeeds because of their wicked plans.

What he said sounded smoother than butter, but his heart was at war. His words seemed more soothing than oil, but in fact they were sharp swords.

but those who hope in Adonai will renew their strength, they will soar aloft as with eagles’ wings; when they are running they won’t grow weary, when they are walking they won’t get tired.

Don’t worry about tomorrow — tomorrow will worry about itself! Today has enough tsuris already!

For the leader. Set in the style of Y’dutun. A psalm of David:My soul waits in silence for God alone; my salvation comes from him.

Trust in Adonai with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him; then he will level your paths.

My soul, return to your rest! For Adonai has been generous toward you.

For this is what Adonai Elohim, the Holy One of Isra’el, says: “Returning and resting is what will save you; calmness and confidence will make you strong — but you want none of this!

The angel of Adonai, who encamps around those who fear him, delivers them.

Put your hope in Adonai, be strong, and let your heart take courage! Yes, put your hope in Adonai!

He answered, “Set your mind at rest — my presence will go with you, after all.”

When my cares within me are many, your comforts cheer me up.

You are my hiding-place and shield; I put my hope in your word.

Having one’s mind controlled by the old nature is death, but having one’s mind controlled by the Spirit is life and shalom.

Commit your way to Adonai; trust in him, and he will act.

I always set Adonai before me; with him at my right hand, I can never be moved;

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you; don’t be distressed, for I am your God. I give you strength, I give you help, I support you with my victorious right hand.

A tranquil mind gives health to the body, but envy rots the bones.

“I have said these things to you so that, united with me, you may have shalom. In the world, you have tsuris. But be brave! I have conquered the world!”

Now may the Lord of shalom himself give you shalom always in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.

May Adonai give strength to his people! May Adonai bless his people with shalom!

Yes, those who live uprightly will have peace as they rest on their couches.

Then you will delight yourself in Adonai, and he will give you your heart’s desire.

I recall, as my feelings well up within me, how I’d go with the crowd to the house of God, with sounds of joy and praise from the throngs observing the festival.

A psalm of David, when he was in the desert of Y’hudah:

May God, the source of hope, fill you completely with joy and shalom as you continue trusting, so that by the power of the Ruach HaKodesh you may overflow with hope.

Yes, you will go out with joy, you will be led forth in peace. As you come, the mountains and hills will burst out into song, and all the trees in the countryside will clap their hands.

Bless Adonai, my soul, and forget none of his benefits!He forgives all your offenses, he heals all your diseases,he redeems your life from the pit, he surrounds you with grace and compassion,he contents you with good as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.

A song of ascents: Those who trust in Adonai are like Mount Tziyon, which cannot be moved but remains forever.

and let the shalom which comes from the Messiah be your heart’s decision-maker, for this is why you were called to be part of a single Body. And be thankful —

May the God of shalom make you completely holy — may your entire spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

The fear of Adonai leads to life; one who has it is satisfied and rests untouched by evil.

Better a day in your courtyards than a thousand [days elsewhere]. Better just standing at the door of my God’s house than living in the tents of the wicked.

By David: Adonai is my light and salvation; whom do I need to fear? Adonai is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid?

For the one who has entered God’s rest has also rested from his own works, as God did from his.Therefore, let us do our best to enter that rest; so that no one will fall short because of the same kind of disobedience.So there remains a Shabbat-keeping for God’s people.

When you pass through water, I will be with you; when you pass through rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you will not be scorched — the flame will not burn you.

Love Adonai, you faithful of his. Adonai preserves the loyal, but the proud he repays in full.

For he himself is our shalom — he has made us both one and has broken down the m’chitzah which divided us

when I remember you on my bed and meditate on you in the night watches.For you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice;

“How blessed are those who make peace! for they will be called sons of God.

He will judge the world in righteousness; he will judge the peoples fairly.Adonai is a stronghold for the oppressed, a tower of strength in times of trouble.

Keep your lives free from the love of money; and be satisfied with what you have; for God himself has said, “I will never fail you or abandon you.”Therefore, we say with confidence, “Adonai is my helper; I will not be afraid — what can a human being do to me?”

For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David:Hear my cry, God; listen to my prayer.

With my voice I call out to Adonai, and he answers me from his holy hill. (Selah)I lie down and sleep, then wake up again, because Adonai sustains me.

There is no fear in love. On the contrary, love that has achieved its goal gets rid of fear, because fear has to do with punishment; the person who keeps fearing has not been brought to maturity in regard to love.

My sheep listen to my voice, I recognize them, they follow me,and I give them eternal life. They will absolutely never be destroyed, and no one will snatch them from my hands.

Examine me, God, and know my heart; test me, and know my thoughts.See if there is in me any hurtful way, and lead me along the eternal way.

Those who are lying in wait for me would trample on me all day. For those fighting against me are many. Most High,when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

“See! God is my salvation. I am confident and unafraid; for Yah Adonai is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation!”

Furthermore, we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called in accordance with his purpose;

He will not be frightened by bad news; he remains steady, trusting in Adonai.

So, since we have come to be considered righteous by God because of our trust, let us continue to have shalom with God through our Lord, Yeshua the Messiah.

A man will be like a refuge from the wind, like protection from a storm, like streams of water on arid ground, like a rock cliff shading a weary land.

For Adonai Elohim will help. This is why no insult can wound me. This is why I have set my face like flint, knowing I will not be put to shame.

Your word is a lamp for my foot and light on my path.

Above everything else, guard your heart; for it is the source of life’s consequences.

“Therefore, I tell you, don’t worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?Look at the birds flying about! They neither plant nor harvest, nor do they gather food into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they are?Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to his life?

fear and trembling overwhelm me, horror covers me.

Yes, I am well pleased with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties endured on behalf of the Messiah; for it is when I am weak that I am strong.but he told me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is brought to perfection in weakness.” Therefore, I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses, in order that the Messiah’s power will rest upon me.

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God, your judgments are like the great deep. You save man and beast, Adonai.How precious, God, is your grace! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings,

Can a woman forget her child at the breast, not show pity on the child from her womb? Even if these were to forget, I would not forget you.I have engraved you on the palms of my hands, your walls are always before me.”

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers, neither what exists nor what is coming,neither powers above nor powers below, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through the Messiah Yeshua, our Lord.

They only want to shake him from his height, they take delight in lying — with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. (Selah)My soul, wait in silence for God alone, because my hope comes from him.

Let us continue holding fast to the hope we acknowledge, without wavering; for the One who made the promise is trustworthy.

Adonai is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusted, and I have been helped. Therefore my heart is filled with joy, and I will sing praises to him.

“I am the vine and you are the branches. Those who stay united with me, and I with them, are the ones who bear much fruit; because apart from me you can’t do a thing.

For I, Adonai, your God, say to you, as I hold your right hand, ‘Have no fear; I will help you.

Blessed is the man who trusts in Adonai; Adonai will be his security.He will be like a tree planted near water; it spreads out its roots by the river; it does not notice when heat comes; and its foliage is luxuriant; it is not anxious in a year of drought but keeps on yielding fruit.

The name of Adonai is a strong tower; a righteous person runs to it and is raised high [above danger].

Yeshua spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light which gives life.”

In my distress my comfort is this: that your promise gives me life.

Rejoice in union with the Lord always! I will say it again: rejoice!Let everyone see how reasonable and gentle you are. The Lord is near!

Like a thick cloud, I wipe away your offenses; like a cloud, your sins. Come back to me, for I have redeemed you.”

With you I can run through a whole troop of men, with my God I can leap a wall.

If you entrust all you do to Adonai, your plans will achieve success.

Those who love your Torah have great peace; nothing makes them stumble.

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in your troubles, and continue steadfastly in prayer.

Sing praise to Adonai, you faithful of his; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.

Adonai, you will grant us peace; because all we have done, you have done for us.

Keep pursuing shalom with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Protect me like the pupil of your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings

“Don’t let yourselves be disturbed. Trust in God and trust in me.

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, shalom and joy in the Ruach HaKodesh.

Praised be God, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, compassionate Father, God of all encouragement and comfort;who encourages us in all our trials, so that we can encourage others in whatever trials they may be undergoing with the encouragement we ourselves have received from God.

Adonai is close to all who call on him, to all who sincerely call on him.

But the meek will inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.

Those ransomed by Adonai will return and come with singing to Tziyon, on their heads will be everlasting joy. They will acquire gladness and joy, while sorrow and sighing will flee.

He silenced the storm and stilled its waves,and they rejoiced as the sea grew calm. Then he brought them safely to their desired port.

This is the confidence we have in his presence: if we ask anything that accords with his will, he hears us.And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — then we know that we have what we have asked from him.

Let me hear the sound of joy and gladness, so that the bones you crushed can rejoice.

Look to me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God; there is no other.

Therefore, let us confidently approach the throne from which God gives grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace in our time of need.

The Spirit of Adonai Elohim is upon me, because Adonai has anointed me to announce good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim freedom to the captives, to let out into light those bound in the dark;to proclaim the year of the favor of Adonai and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn,yes, provide for those in Tziyon who mourn, giving them garlands instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a cloak of praise instead of a heavy spirit, so that they will be called oaks of righteousness planted by Adonai, in which he takes pride.

For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of trouble, he will hide me in the folds of his tent, he will set me high on a rock.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to bring you back again into fear; on the contrary, you received the Spirit, who makes us sons and by whose power we cry out, “Abba!” (that is, “Dear Father!”).

And may our Lord Yeshua the Messiah himself and God our Father, who has loved us and by his grace given us eternal comfort and a good hope,comfort your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

He will judge the world in righteousness; he will judge the peoples fairly.

We have this hope as a sure and safe anchor for ourselves, a hope that goes right on through to what is inside the parokhet,

For the mountains may leave and the hills be removed, but my grace will never leave you, and my covenant of peace will not be removed,” says Adonai, who has compassion on you.

Have no fear, little flock, for your Father has resolved to give you the Kingdom!

And I am sure of this: that the One who began a good work among you will keep it growing until it is completed on the Day of the Messiah Yeshua.

God, see our shield [the king]; look at the face of your anointed.

God, declare them guilty! Let them fall through their own intrigues, For their many crimes, throw them down; since they have rebelled against you.

He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge, and fear of Adonai, which is his treasure.

The effect of righteousness will be peace; the result of righteousness, quiet trust forever.

for God is the one working among you both the willing and the working for what pleases him.

The Spirit himself bears witness with our own spirits that we are children of God;

For “Whoever wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,turn from evil and do good, seek peace and chase after it.

The God of shalom brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Yeshua, by the blood of an eternal covenant.May that God equip you with every good thing you need to do his will; and may he do in us whatever pleases him, through Yeshua the Messiah. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Yerushalayim! Mountains all around it! Thus Adonai is around his people henceforth and forever.

Now I know that Adonai gives victory to his anointed one — he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

For the leader. A psalm of David:

Proclaim with me the greatness of Adonai; let us exalt his name together.

This is why we do not lose courage. Though our outer self is heading for decay, our inner self is being renewed daily.For our light and transient troubles are achieving for us an everlasting glory whose weight is beyond description.We concentrate not on what is seen but on what is not seen, since things seen are temporary, but things not seen are eternal.

[The righteous] cried out, and Adonai heard, and he saved them from all their troubles.

even there your hand would lead me, your right hand would hold me fast.Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?If I climb up to heaven, you are there; if I lie down in Sh’ol, you are there.If I fly away with the wings of the dawn and land beyond the sea,

My safety and honor rest on God. My strong rock and refuge are in God.

But you, Adonai, are a merciful, compassionate God, slow to anger and rich in grace and truth.

For what one earns from sin is death; but eternal life is what one receives as a free gift from God, in union with the Messiah Yeshua, our Lord.

Open my eyes, so that I will see wonders from your Torah.

With this in view, we always pray for you that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill by his power every good purpose of yours and every action stemming from your trust.In this way, the name of our Lord Yeshua will be glorified in you, and you in him, in accordance with the grace of our God and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

Don’t be conceited about your own wisdom; but fear Adonai, and turn from evil.This will bring health to your body and give strength to your bones.

For he has satisfied the hungry, filled the starving with good.

But now this is what Adonai says, he who created you, Ya‘akov, he who formed you, Isra’el: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I am calling you by your name; you are mine.

We ourselves love now because he loved us first.

I used to contemplate you in the sanctuary, seeing your power and glory;for your grace is better than life. My lips will worship you.

But we are citizens of heaven, and it is from there that we expect a Deliverer, the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.He will change the bodies we have in this humble state and make them like his glorious body, using the power which enables him to bring everything under his control.

God is trustworthy: it was he who called you into fellowship with his Son, Yeshua the Messiah, our Lord.

for if we live, we live in relation to the Lord; and if we die, we die in relation to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord —

Goodness and grace will pursue me every day of my life; and I will live in the house of Adonai for years and years to come.

Praised be God, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, who, in keeping with his great mercy, has caused us, through the resurrection of Yeshua the Messiah from the dead, to be born again to a living hope,to an inheritance that cannot decay, spoil or fade, kept safe for you in heaven.Meanwhile, through trusting, you are being protected by God’s power for a deliverance ready to be revealed at the Last Time.

since everyone who calls on the name of Adonai will be delivered.

May the God of shalom make you completely holy — may your entire spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.The one calling you is faithful, and he will do it.

They will vanish, but you will remain; like clothing, they will all grow old; yes, you will change them like clothing, and they will pass away.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only and unique Son, so that everyone who trusts in him may have eternal life, instead of being utterly destroyed.

Make me know your ways, Adonai, teach me your paths.Guide me in your truth, and teach me; for you are the God who saves me, my hope is in you all day long.

I pray that from the treasures of his glory he will empower you with inner strength by his Spirit,so that the Messiah may live in your hearts through your trusting. Also I pray that you will be rooted and founded in love,so that you, with all God’s people, will be given strength to grasp the breadth, length, height and depth of the Messiah’s love,yes, to know it, even though it is beyond all knowing, so that you will be filled with all the fullness of God.