Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Be Still?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Be Still in the Bible
What does the Bible say about be still? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Be Still
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- 4Psalms 37:7
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to”
KJV - 5Psalms 46:1
“To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of”
KJV - 6Psalms 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
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- 8Psalms 131:2
“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. myself: Heb. my soul”
KJV - 9Isaiah 30:15
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
KJV - 10Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Be Still? (10 Verses)
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.”
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to”
“To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of”
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. myself: Heb. my soul”
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Be Still? (2 Verses)
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Be Still
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about be still. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about be still and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about be still is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on be still needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about be still with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about be still, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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