Isaiah
“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.”
Isaiah 30:15
Isaiah 30:15 (KJV) speaks to rest, stillness, and trust — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalms 46:10“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“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.”
Psalms 37:7
Common questions
What does Isaiah 30:15 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 30:15 reads: "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." The verse speaks to rest, stillness, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 30 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 30:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Isaiah 30:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 30:15?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 30:15 include Psalms 116:7, Psalms 23:2, and Genesis 2:3. Reading them alongside Isaiah 30:15 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Isaiah 30:15?
Read Isaiah 30:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.