How Silence Is Wise

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Amos 5:13

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

Job 13:5

O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Proverbs 11:12

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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.