But I have calmed and quieted my soul— like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
1 Peter 3:4 - Tree of Life Version Instead let it be in the hidden person of the heart, with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 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. |
But I have calmed and quieted my soul— like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
For Adonai takes pleasure in His people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.
A daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The richest people will court your favor.”
Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are just when You speak, and blameless when You judge.
But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the poor of the land. He will strike the land with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.
The meek will add to their joy in Adonai, and the needy of humanity will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
For thus says the High and Exalted One who inhabits eternity, whose Name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, yet also with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and revive the heart of the contrite.
The Ruach Adonai Elohim is on me, because Adonai has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound,
The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah son of Neriah, son of Mahseiah, when he went with King Zedekiah of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was quartermaster.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and ‘you will find rest for your souls.’
“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King is coming to you, humble and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
O blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.
But He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before the people, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable in God’s sight.”
They exchanged the glory of the immortal God for an image in the form of mortal man and birds and four-footed beasts and creeping things.
Rather, the Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—in Spirit not in letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.
knowing our old man was crucified with Him so that the sinful body might be done away with, so we no longer serve sin.
Now I, Paul, appeal myself to you by the meekness and gentleness of Messiah—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when far away.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
with complete humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love,
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves in tender compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—
and aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, just as we directed you—
Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Messiah Yeshua to work in a quiet demeanor, so they may eat their own bread.
for kings and all who are in authority—so we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and respectfulness.
Let him give guidance with humility to those who are in opposition—perhaps God may grant them a change of mind, leading to the knowledge of truth.
to slander no one, without fighting, gentle, showing every courtesy to all people.
So put away all moral filth and excess of evil and receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
You have been born again—not from perishable seed but imperishable—through the living and enduring word of God.
Instead sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,
But Adonai said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have already refused him. For He does not see a man as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but Adonai looks into the heart.”