Philippians 4:11

57 songs meet this passage

• Small Town Boy · Dustin Lynch

  strains against Philippians 4:11

  Paul's contentment comes from trust in God; the song's cultivated indifference is more a pose of cool detachment than genuine peace.

• Belong Together · Mark Ambor

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The contentment expressed here mirrors Paul's learned contentment regardless of material abundance.

• “Got no stress, I've been through all that”

  Old Town Road (Diplo Remix) · Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus & Diplo

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Both express contentment with one's circumstances, though the song's contentment rests in wealth and swagger rather than in God.

• Vienna · Billy Joel

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's learned contentment 'in whatever state' is the deeper answer the song gestures toward but doesn't quite name: rest found apart from achievement.

• “I wouldn't change it for the world”

  Life Changes · Thomas Rhett

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Expresses a contentment with whatever life brings, echoing Paul's learned contentment in all circumstances.

• “Life under the sea is better than anyting they got up there”

  Under the Sea (Soundtrack Version) · Samuel E. Wright

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Sebastian's argument for contentment with what you have, however comically self-serving, faintly echoes Paul's call to be content in any circumstance.

• Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head · B.J. Thomas

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The resolve not to complain and to stay content resembles Paul's learned contentment in all circumstances, though here without reference to God as the source.

• The Best Day Ever (with Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton & Patrick) · SpongeBob SquarePants

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The song's contentment found in tiny, ordinary joys (tying a shoe, sunshine) reflects the posture of being content in all circumstances.

• “I know, I shouldn't mope around, I shouldn't curse”

  Ripped Pants · SpongeBob SquarePants

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The singer recognizes his moping is unwarranted, a small comedic echo of learning contentment despite circumstance.

• “How'd he keep from getting the blues”

  Get Rhythm (2017 Remaster) · Johnny Cash

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The shoe-shine boy's contentment despite his low station echoes Paul's learned contentment in all circumstances, though here the source is rhythm rather than Christ.

• “Livin' in a world of ghetto life, everyone seems so uptight”

  Giving Him Something He Can Feel · En Vogue

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The singer finds contentment and love even amid hard circumstances, echoing Paul's peace learned in any situation.

• “I don't care if Monday's blue”

  Friday I'm In Love · The Cure

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul speaks of contentment in every circumstance, while the song's joy depends entirely on one favored day, letting the rest be dismissed or endured.

• Back in the Days · Ahmad

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  While Paul speaks of contentment in every circumstance, the song's nostalgia suggests a lingering discontent with the present, longing instead for what's passed.

• I Wish · Skee-Lo

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's learned contentment in any circumstance offers a quiet counterpoint to a song built entirely around wishing life were otherwise, even in good humor.

• “Not enough loot to last me to the end of the week”

  Elevators (Me & You) [Radio Edit] · Outkast

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's contentment regardless of circumstance stands opposite the song's restless chase, where even success still leaves the narrator anxious about means.

• Fly Away · Lenny Kravitz

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's contentment in any circumstance stands in gentle contrast to a song whose entire posture is wanting to be somewhere else.

• “I know where I belong”

  She's So High · Tal Bachman

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The singer resigns himself to lesser status based on comparison, while Paul's contentment comes from identity in Christ, not social rank.

• Steal My Sunshine · LEN

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul found contentment rooted in Christ in any circumstance; this song's contentment seems tied to a lazy, substance-hazed afternoon rather than anything lasting.

• “I got a good job at the dollar store”

  Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out) · Citizen King

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul speaks of learning contentment in want; the narrator instead treats his low station as pure misfortune and complaint, with no inner peace offered.

• What a Girl Wants · Christina Aguilera

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The song locates contentment entirely in having one's wants met by another person, a contrast to the contentment Paul describes as independent of circumstance or possession.

• Country Grammar (Hot S**t) [Live] · Nelly

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's contentment regardless of wealth or poverty stands opposite this song's entire posture, which measures a good life by cars, cash, and clout.

• He Loves U Not · Dream

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul roots contentment in Christ regardless of circumstance; this song roots security in possessing a boyfriend and winning a rivalry, a much smaller foundation for confidence.

• “What you don't have you don't need it now”

  Beautiful Day · U2

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  A hard-won contentment learned through lack, not luxury, echoing Paul's learned secret of being content in any circumstance.

• Who I Am · Jessica Andrews

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Contentment apart from worldly success or achievement reflects Paul's learned contentment in any circumstance, though his source is Christ rather than family identity.

• “There's some hard times in the neighborhood”

  It's a Great Day to Be Alive · Travis Tritt

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's learned contentment regardless of circumstance resonates with this song's choice to count the day good despite surrounding hardship.

• “Makes me wish sometimes”

  19 Somethin' · Mark Wills

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The faint wistfulness for adult responsibility contrasts with Paul's learned contentment in every circumstance, though the song's longing is mild and affectionate rather than bitter.

• “Even though there's another man who's in my life”

  My Boo · Alicia Keys & USHER

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Where Paul models contentment in present circumstances, the song lingers wistfully on a past love despite new relationships, showing an unresolved tension rather than settled peace.

• “Now I get what I want”

  Since U Been Gone · Kelly Clarkson

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The song frames happiness as finally getting what one wants, a contrast to Paul's contentment that doesn't hinge on circumstances going one's way.

• “It'll do for now”

  You're Gonna Miss This · Trace Adkins

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Her restless push toward more stands against Paul's learned contentment in whatever state he found himself.

• California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg) · Katy Perry

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul describes contentment that doesn't depend on circumstance or pleasure, a contrast to a song whose entire joy is built on sun, bodies, and indulgence.

• “So can I get a wish to end the politics?”

  Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams) · B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul found contentment apart from circumstances; the song pins its hope for peace on wishing circumstances away instead.

• “Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now”

  Good Life · OneRepublic

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's contentment is rooted in Christ regardless of circumstance; the song brushes past hardship quickly rather than finding durable peace in it.

• Dirt Road Anthem · Jason Aldean

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The song finds contentment in reminiscence and local pride alone; Paul locates contentment in something deeper than circumstance or place.

• Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) · Clean Bandit

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul finds contentment rooted in Christ regardless of circumstance, whereas this song locates its whole contentment in a human relationship alone.

• “A little messed up, but we're all alright”

  American Kids · Kenny Chesney

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  There's a genuine contentment in this refrain, an acceptance of imperfect circumstances that echoes Paul's learned contentment, even if the song's source of peace is nostalgia rather than God.

• Beachin' · Jake Owen

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Where Paul finds contentment rooted in Christ in any circumstance, this song finds its contentment entirely in sun, drink, and leisure, pleasant but shallow soil for lasting peace.

• Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) · Rich Homie Quan

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  Paul's contentment regardless of wealth stands against the entire song's framing of self-worth as flexing what you own.

• “You're on the couch, blowin' up my phone”

  House Party · Sam Hunt

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The song's restless need to manufacture excitement contrasts with Paul's contentment in whatever circumstance he finds himself.

• Say It · Tory Lanez

  strains against Philippians 4:11-12

  The song's identity and worth are wrapped up in flashy cars and status; Paul models contentment that doesn't depend on possessions.

• “Ain't no need to complicate it, we both know that's overrated”

  Simple · Florida Georgia Line

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  Contentment with little, rather than striving for more, mirrors Paul's learned contentment, even if aimed here only at romance.

• Does To Me (feat. Eric Church) · Luke Combs

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The contentment in being 'average' yet rich in love and loyalty reflects a learned satisfaction regardless of worldly standing.

• “I don't need the finer things in life”

  I'm Good (Blue) · David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-12

  The lyric's claim to be content without luxury faintly echoes Paul's learned contentment, though here it's about a party rather than a settled inner peace.

• “I'm no good at being alone”

  Lose Control · Teddy Swims

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul describes learning contentment in any circumstance through Christ, the opposite posture of a self defined entirely by another's presence.

• “I don't wanna be needin' your love”

  Sugar · Maroon 5

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul speaks of contentment apart from circumstance, while the singer frames his well-being as entirely dependent on another person's presence.

• “My level's too high to bring me down”

  Happy (From "Despicable Me 2") · Pharrell Williams

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's contentment is anchored in Christ's strength regardless of circumstance; the song's resilience is framed as self-sufficiency rather than dependence on God.

• “I will be content in every circumstance”

  Jireh (feat. Mav City Gospel Choir) · Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's learned contentment regardless of circumstance is the direct scriptural root of this chorus.

• “My happiness depends on you”

  Jolene · Dolly Parton

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul locates contentment in Christ regardless of circumstance; the narrator ties her whole happiness to another person's choice, a fragile foundation.

• “My life's worth nothing without you”

  Everyday · Phil Collins

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul found contentment and strength rooted in Christ regardless of circumstance; here the singer roots his entire worth and stability in another person's presence.

• “All that I need in life”

  Candy Rain · Soul for Real

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul locates contentment in Christ regardless of circumstance; the song places that same sense of completeness in a romantic partner, which is a natural but limited substitute.

• “Thinking about you makes my life complete”

  Kissin' You · Total

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Scripture locates contentment and wholeness in Christ's sufficiency, while this line places completeness in another person's presence.

• “What would I be without you?”

  Put It on Me (feat. Vita) · Ja Rule

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  The song frames the partner as the source of identity and contentment, where Scripture locates that security in Christ's sufficiency instead.

• “I've got no one to blame for every time I feel lame”

  Soak Up the Sun · Sheryl Crow

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's learned contentment 'in whatever state' parallels the singer's resolve to stop blaming circumstances, though Paul's peace is anchored in Christ rather than willpower.

• The Remedy (I Won't Worry) · Jason Mraz

  resonates with Philippians 4:11-13

  A contentment that persists regardless of circumstance echoes Paul's learned peace, though here it's self-generated rather than Christ-sourced.

• Pocketful of Sunshine · Natasha Bedingfield

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's contentment is rooted in Christ's strength; the song's resilience is rooted purely in self-assurance and personal happiness.

• “I ain't gon' let nothing get in my way”

  Just Fine · Mary J. Blige

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's contentment is rooted in Christ's strength; this song's resolve is rooted purely in self-determination, a meaningful difference in foundation.

• Wide Awake · Katy Perry

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul's contentment flows from Christ's strength; hers flows from self-sufficiency, a subtly different foundation for peace.

• “I like me better when I'm with you”

  I Like Me Better · LAUV

  strains against Philippians 4:11-13

  Paul describes contentment and strength sourced in Christ regardless of circumstance, a different foundation than feeling good only in another person's company.