but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
The "quiet spirit" (heesukios) in this passage is associated with "meek" and is to characterize the spirit or disposition. It means "quiet, tranquil" arising from within, causing no disturbance to others (Vine, Vol. III 242). It indicates a tranquillity arising from within and being seen without. The meek and quiet spirit is an unfading ornament.