Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Silence » Value of » General references to
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
and sat with Job on the ground for a full week without saying a word, since they could see the great extent of his anguish.
I was as silent as a mute person; I said nothing, not even something good, and my distress deepened.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
He is to sit apart and remain silent, because the LORD has laid it upon him.