Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
1 Peter 3:4 - King James Version - American Edition 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God. American Standard Version (1901) but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. Common English Bible Instead, make yourselves beautiful on the inside, in your hearts, with the enduring quality of a gentle, peaceful spirit. This type of beauty is very precious in God’s eyes. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, you should be a hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, rich in the sight of God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But the hidden man of the heart in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, which is rich in the sight of God. |
Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The King's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Serai´ah the son of Neri´ah, the son of Ma-asei´ah, when he went with Zedeki´ah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Serai´ah was a quiet prince.
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.
Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
Ye fools, did not he, that made that which is without, make that which is within also?
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.
but he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love;
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear:
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.