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meek and quiet spirit

Where is it mentioned?

Genesis 13:8 - Then Abram said to Lot, "Please, let's not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.

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Genesis 13:12 - Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot lived in the cities of the valley and set up his tent near Sodom.

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Exodus 14:14 - The Lord will fight for you; you must be quiet."

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2 Kings 11:20 - All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet....

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1 Chronicles 4:40 - They found rich, good pasture, and the land was broad, peaceful, and quiet, for some Hamites had lived there previously.

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2 Chronicles 10:7 - They replied, "If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever."

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2 Chronicles 20:17 - You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for Yahweh is with you.'"

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2 Chronicles 20:30 - Then Jehosphapat's kingdom was quiet, for his God gave him rest on every side. 

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Psalm 22:26 - The meek will eat and  be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!

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Psalm 25:9 - He leads the meek in what is right and teaches them His way. 

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Psalm 37:11 - But the meek will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity. 

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Psalm 46:10 - "Be still-and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth."

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Psalm 62:5 - My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

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Psalm 147:6 - The Lord helps the meek but brings the wicked to the ground. 

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Psalm 131:2 - But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. 

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Psalm 149:4 - For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the meek with salvation.

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Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

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Proverbs 10:19 - When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.

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Proverbs 11:12 - Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.

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Proverbs 12:16 - A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

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Proverbs 13:3 - The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. 

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Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. 

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Proverbs 15:18 - A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.

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Proverbs 17:27-28 - The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding. Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent, discerning when he seals his lips. 

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Proverbs 25:15 - A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. 

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Ecclesiastes 7:8 - The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit. 

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Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.

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Ecclesiastes 10:12 - The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious but the lips of a fool consume him.

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Isaiah 29:19 - The meek will have joy after joy in the Lord, and the poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 

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Isaiah 30:15 - For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said: "You will be delivered by returning and resting; your strength will lie in quiet confidence. But you are not willing."

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Jeremiah 30:10 - As for you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid-this is the Lord's declaration-and do not be dismayed, Israel, for without fail I will save you from far away, your descendants, from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet with no one to frighten him. 

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Jeremiah 46:27 - But you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid-this is the Lord's declaration-and do not be dismayed, Israel, for without fail I will save you from far away, your descendants, from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet with no one to frighten him. 

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Zephaniah 2:3 - Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger. 

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Zephaniah 3:17 - Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy."

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Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 

 

Matthew 11:29 - 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.
 

Matthew 27:14 - But He didn't answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed. 

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Mark 14:61 - But He kept silent and did not answer anything. Again the high priest questioned Him, "Are You the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?"

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Mark 15:5 - But Jesus still did not answer anything, so Pilate was amazed. 

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Philippians 4:5 - Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.

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1 Thessalonians 4:11 - to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

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1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity

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1 Peter 3:4 - Instead, it should consist of what is inside the  heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God's eyes. 

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1 Peter 3:9 - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 

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Romans 12:17 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 

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