Peace Verses
The peace that surpasses all understanding — finding God's calm in life's storms.
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. {He will...: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom}
{I have} peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. {I have...: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me}
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. {void...: Heb. destitute of heart}
Deceit {is} in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace {is} joy.
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. {shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace}
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife. {sacrifices: or, good cheer}
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: {and} he that shutteth his lips {is esteemed} a man of understanding.
{It is} an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Lay not wait, O wicked {man}, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
{If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest.