Amos 5:13

Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Ecclesiastes 3:7

a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Hosea 4:4

Yet let no one contend, and let none accuse, for with you is my contention, O priest.

Micah 2:3

Therefore thus says the LORD: behold, against this family I am devising disaster, from which you cannot remove your necks, and you shall not walk haughtily, for it will be a time of disaster.

Ecclesiastes 9:12

For man does not know his time. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them.

Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."

Isaiah 37:3

They said to him, "Thus says Hezekiah, 'This day is a day of distress, of rebuke, and of disgrace; children have come to the point of birth, and there is no strength to bring them forth.

Amos 6:10

And when one's relative, the one who anoints him for burial, shall take him up to bring the bones out of the house, and shall say to him who is in the innermost parts of the house, "Is there still anyone with you?" he shall say, "No"; and he shall say, "Silence! We must not mention the name of the LORD."

Micah 7:5-7

Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms;

Habakkuk 3:16

I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.

Zephaniah 2:2-3

before the decree takes effect --before the day passes away like chaff-- before there comes upon you the burning anger of the LORD, before there comes upon you the day of the anger of the LORD.

Matthew 27:12-14

But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer.

Ephesians 5:15-16

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

2 Timothy 3:1

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

An evil

Ecclesiastes 9:12
For man does not know his time. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them.
Isaiah 37:3
They said to him, "Thus says Hezekiah, 'This day is a day of distress, of rebuke, and of disgrace; children have come to the point of birth, and there is no strength to bring them forth.
Micah 2:3
Therefore thus says the LORD: behold, against this family I am devising disaster, from which you cannot remove your necks, and you shall not walk haughtily, for it will be a time of disaster.
Habakkuk 3:16
I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.
Zephaniah 2:2
before the decree takes effect --before the day passes away like chaff-- before there comes upon you the burning anger of the LORD, before there comes upon you the day of the anger of the LORD.
Ephesians 5:15
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
2 Timothy 3:1
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

General references

Job 32:16
And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Isaiah 36:21
But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.