1 Peter 3:4
but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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Psalms 25:9The humble he guideth in his statutes, And the humble he teacheth his way.
Psalms 51:6Behold! thou desirest truth in the heart; So teach me wisdom in my inmost soul!
Psalms 147:6The LORD lifteth up the lowly; He casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people; He will beautify the distressed with salvation.
Isaiah 29:19The afflicted shall exceedingly rejoice in Jehovah, And the poor shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 61:1The spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me, For Jehovah hath anointed me; He hath sent me to publish good tidings to the distressed, To bind up the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:2-8
Duties of Husbands and Wives. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet… Read the whole commentary →