Silence is a profound and often overlooked aspect of spirituality. It is in moments of hush that one can find clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with the divine. Here are ten Bible quotes about silence that invite reflection and contemplation.
1. Ecclesiastes 3:7
“A time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”
2. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
3. Zephaniah 1:7
“Be silent before the Lord God! For the day of the Lord is near; the Lord has prepared a sacrifice and consecrated his guests.”
4. Lamentations 3:26
“It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
5. Isaiah 30:15
“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”
6. Habakkuk 2:20
“But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.”
7. Psalm 62:1
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.”
8. Proverbs 17:27
“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.”
9. Matthew 5:37
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.”
10. James 1:19
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
Embracing silence allows one to truly listen—to both the voice of God and the whispers of the soul. These verses serve as a reminder of the power found in moments of quiet contemplation.
