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150 Verses to find peace in silence and loneliness
Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.
This is what the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, said, If you repent and patiently trust in me, you would be saved; you would be strong if you had such calm confidence. But you refused to do it.
Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest.Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find the rest you need.to ask on his behalf, “Are you the one we were expecting to come, or should we continue to look for someone else?”For my yoke is gentle, and my burden is light.”
Only in God do I find peace; my salvation comes from him.Don't trust in money made by extortion or robbery. Don't be proud of your wealth even if you are successful—don't make money what you live for.God has already made it clear—I have heard it many times—power belongs to you, God.You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will never be in danger.
The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to anyone who seeks to follow him.It is good to wait quietly for the Lord's salvation.
Living right will bring peace and security that endures.My people will live in peace, safe and secure in their homes.
Be still in God's presence; wait patiently for him. Don't be upset over people who prosper when they carry out their evil schemes.
You will keep in complete peace those who keep their minds focused on you, because they trust in you.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I'm giving you. The peace I give you is nothing like what the world gives. Don't be anxious, and don't be afraid.
Don't worry about anything, but take everything to God in prayer, explaining your requests to him and thanking him for all he does.Then the peace that comes from God, which is better than we can ever imagine, will protect your thoughts and attitudes in Christ Jesus.
He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.
On the contrary, I have chosen to be calm and quiet, like a weaned child with its mother. I am like a weaned child with its mother.
Then the Lord told him, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” Right then the Lord passed by. A tremendously powerful wind ripped into the mountains and smashed rocks before the Lord, but the Lord wasn't in the wind. After the wind there came an earthquake, but the Lord wasn't in the earthquake.After the earthquake there came a fire, but the Lord wasn't in the fire. And after the fire came a voice speaking in a gentle whisper.
But those who trust in the Lord will have their strength renewed. They will fly high with wings like eagles. They will run and not be tired. They will walk and not be worn out.
I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.When troubles come he will protect me and keep me safe, hiding me in his house, as secure as if he'd placed me on a high rock.
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened for I, your God, will make you strong, and I will certainly help you. I will support you with my strong hand, acting for what is right.
Throw your burdens onto the Lord and he will take care of you. He will never allow those who live right to fall.
But you, when you pray, go indoors and close the door, and pray to your Father in private, and your Father who sees what happens in private will reward you.
“Come with me, just yourselves. We'll go to a quiet place, and rest for a while,” Jesus told them, because there was so much coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat.
You will live happily, taught the ways of peace. Mountains and hills will celebrate, singing beside you; and all the trees will clap their hands!
The sinful human mind results in death, but having the mind led by the Spirit results in life and peace.
Show me your ways, Lord; teach me to follow your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. All day long I put my trust in you.
You will look for me and you will find me when you're completely committed to looking for me.
I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever. ReshPlease look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say. Gimel
The Lord God has given me the ability to teach others, to know how to encourage those who are exhausted with a word. He wakes me up every morning; he helps me listen as a disciple.
God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.So we will not be afraid though the earth shakes, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea,
for God is not a God of disorder but of peace and quiet. This is the way it should be in all the churches of God's people.
Look! God is my salvation! I will trust in him and I won't be afraid! For the Lord is my strength and song, and he has saved me!”
May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!
He calmed the storm, the waves were quiet.He has gathered them together from distant lands, from the east and the west, the north and the south. The sailors were so happy when it all calmed down, and he brought them to the harbor they wanted.
Christ is our peace. Through his body he made the two into one, and broke down the separating wall of hostility that divided us,
May the Lord of peace himself grant you peace in every situation in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.
Lastly, whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, beautiful, commendable, whatever is truly good and deserves to be praised, think about these kinds of things.
Don't love money; be content with what you have. God himself has said, “I'll never let you down; I'll never give up on you.”That's why we can confidently say, “The Lord is the one who helps me, so I won't be afraid. What can anyone do to me?”
When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.
For you are my refuge, you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of salvation. Selah.
Let me hear what God has to say. God speaks peace to his people, to those who trust in him. But they must not return to their foolish ways.
Those you discipline are happy, Lord; those you teach from your Law.You give them peace in days of trouble, until a pit is dug to trap the wicked.
I tell myself, If only God would give me wings like a dove so I could fly away and be at peace!
Tell those who are frightened, “Be strong! Don't be afraid! Look, your God is coming to punish his enemies, with divine retribution he will come to save you.”
But when his people call out for help, he hears them and rescues them from all their troubles.
From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe, for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. Selah.
because I'm going to give rest to those who are tired and give strength to all those who are weak.”
Praise be to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the compassionate Father and the God of all comfort.He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those who are also in trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
I've told you all this so that you may have peace because you are one with me. You will suffer in this world, but be brave—I have defeated the world!”
When you walk through the water, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they won't flood over you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you on fire.
Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.
The Lord will care for Zion and feel sorry about all her ruined places. He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert areas like the garden of the Lord. People there will have joy and happiness, giving thanks and singing sweet songs.
“Comfort, yes comfort my people!” says your God.Look! The Lord God is coming with power! He will rule with a firm hand. Look! He's bringing his reward with him, coming to give his gift.He looks after his flock like a shepherd. He picks up the lambs in his arms and holds them close to his chest. He leads those that are nursing young.Who has measured the waters he holds in the palm of his hand? Who has marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has worked out the amount of dust of the earth? Who has weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord, or taught him what to do as his counselor?Who did the Lord go to for advice to help him understand? Who taught him right from wrong? Who gave him knowledge and showed him the way of wisdom?It's obvious that the nations are just a drop in a bucket. They're like dust on a set of scales. He can pick up islands as if they weigh next to nothing.All the wood in Lebanon for a fire and all its animals as a sacrifice wouldn't be enough to provide a burnt offering.To him all the nations are like nothing. He counts them as less than nothing—like they don't exist.Who do you think is like God? What image do you think he looks like?Is he a metal idol that a craftsman casts in a mold, and then a goldsmith overlays it with gold and makes silver chains for it?“Speak lovingly to the people of Jerusalem, telling them that their hard times are over, that their sins have been forgiven, and that the Lord has paid them twice over for their sins.”
So don't lose your confidence in God—it will be richly rewarded.You need to be patient so that having done what God wants, you'll receive what he has promised.
Aren't two sparrows sold for just one penny? But not a single one of them falls to the ground without your Father knowing about it.Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus,Even the hairs on your head have all been counted.So don't worry—you're worth more than many sparrows!
Though the mountains cease to exist and the hills disappear, yet my trustworthy love for you won't cease to exist and my agreement of peace won't disappear, says the Lord, who shows you kindness.
I shouted out, “My foot's slipping!” and your trustworthy love, Lord, kept me from falling.When my mind was full of worries, you comforted me and encouraged me.
For I the Lord will grab you by the hand and tell you, “Don't be afraid! I myself will help you.
The Lord himself goes ahead of you. He will be with you. He won't ever leave you or abandon you. Don't be afraid and don't be discouraged.”
This is what I say about the Lord: “He is the one who defends and protects me. He is my God, and I trust in him.”
Like a mother comforting her child, I will comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.
Heavens, shout for joy! Earth, celebrate! Mountains, sing out in happiness! The Lord has come to care for his people, and he will treat his suffering people kindly.
Teach them to follow all the commands I have given you. Remember, I am always with you, to the very end of the world.”
I'm absolutely sure that God who began this good work in you will continue working and bring it to a successful conclusion when Jesus Christ returns.
Don't forget what I told you: Be strong! Be brave! Don't be afraid! Don't get discouraged! For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Don't be frightened, Jacob, you little worm, you people of Israel, for I will help you,” declared the Lord your Savior, the Holy One of Israel.
Now that we have been made right by God by trusting in him, we have peace with him through our Lord Jesus Christ.
So then those who suffer according to the will of God, the trustworthy Creator, should make sure they are doing good.
You won't experience any greater temptation than anyone else, and God is trustworthy. He won't allow you to be tempted more than you can bear, and when you are tempted, he will provide for you a way out so you can stay strong.
We are attacked from every direction, but we are not crushed. We are at a loss as to what to do, but never in despair.We are persecuted, but never abandoned by God. We are knocked down, but not dead yet!
Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior. He is my God, my rock who protects me. He shields me from harm, his power protects me, he keeps me safe.
Only in God do I find peace; my hope comes from him.He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will not be in danger.
The Lord will always lead you; he will give you all you need in you in a desolate land; he will make you strong again. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that never runs dry.
I run towards the finish line to win the prize of God's invitation to heaven through Christ Jesus.
God's way is absolutely right. What the Lord says is trustworthy. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Every word God says has been proved true. He defends everyone who comes to him for protection.
May the God who gives patience and encouragement help you to be in full agreement among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
So let us hold onto the hope we're telling others about, never hesitating, for God who promised is trustworthy.
God's way is absolutely right. What the Lord says is trustworthy. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
The Lord shows the right path to those who follow him, and is happy with the way they live.Though they may trip up, they will not fall to the ground, for the Lord holds their hand.
Yes, we follow your instructions, Lord, we put our hope in you. What we most want is to remember you and your wonderful character.I look for you in the night; deep inside me I long for you. When your laws are shown to the earth, then the people of the world learn what is right.
For it's God who is working within you, creating the will and the ability to do what he wants you to do.
The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise. The Lord's instructions are right, making people glad. The Lord's commandments are sincere, helping people see what is good.
I have always kept the Lord in front of me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
I'll do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son.Whatever you ask for in my name, I will do it.
Long ago the Lord came and told us, My love for you will last forever. I hold you close to me with my trustworthy love.
Because of him and our trust in him we can come to God in total freedom and confidence.
But don't dwell on the past; don't concentrate on what happened back then.Just look at something new I'm going to do now! In fact it's started already. Can't you see it? Yes, I'm making a way through the wilderness, rivers in the desert!
The faces of those who look to him will shine with joy; they will never be downcast with shame.
So don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow can worry about itself. There's already enough evil in every day.”
But as Scripture says, “No one has ever seen, and no one has ever heard, and no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
We should keep on looking to Jesus, the one who begins and completes our trust in God. Because of the joy ahead of him Jesus endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God's throne.
The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.
Fill in all the valleys; level all the mountains and hills; smooth out the uneven ground; make the rough places flat.The Lord's glory will be revealed, and everyone will see it together. This is what the Lord has declared.”
Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.Spiritual stamina in turn develops a mature character, and this mature character results in confident hope.
You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
Seek his kingdom first, and his way of living right, and everything will be given to you.
When you walk to the right or to the left, you will hear this command coming from behind you: “This is the way to follow.”
So I encourage you, my brothers and sisters, because of God's compassion for you, to dedicate your bodies as a living offering that is holy and pleasing to God. This is the logical way to worship.Be completely dedicated to each other in your love as family; value others more than yourselves.Don't be unwilling to work hard; serve the Lord with an enthusiastic spirit.Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.Share in providing for the needs of God's people, and welcome strangers with hospitality.Bless those who persecute you—bless them, and don't curse them.Be happy with those who are happy; cry with those who are crying.Think about one another. Don't consider yourself more important than others; live humbly. Don't be conceited.Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,and as far as it's up to you, live at peace with everyone.My dear friends, don't seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment—as Scripture points out, “‘It's for me to dispense justice, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”Don't follow the ways of this world; instead be transformed by the spiritual renewal of your mind so you can demonstrate what God's will really is—good, pleasing, and perfect.
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, then you can ask for whatever you want, and it will be given you.
God didn't give us a spirit that makes us fearful, but a spirit of power and love and good sense.
God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,
No, this is the fast I want: set free those who have been unjustly imprisoned, untie the cords of the yoke used to burden people, set free those who are oppressed, and get rid of every form of abuse.
Dear friends, let's not just say we love with words, but show our love in what we do and how we demonstrate the truth.This is how we will know that we belong to the truth, and how we will set our minds at rest before God
No—in all that happens to us we're more than conquerors through him who loved us.I'm absolutely convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor devils, neither the present nor the future, nor powers,neither height nor depth, in fact nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill can't be hidden.No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a bucket. No, it's placed on a lamp-stand and it provides light to everyone in the house.In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.
I look to the hills—but is that where my help comes from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.