Job 11:2
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
Job 18:2
“How long will you hunt for words and continue these speeches?
Do some clear thinking and show understanding and then we can talk.
Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Job 8:2
“How long will you say these things?
And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Job 16:3
“Is there no end to [your futile] words of wind?
Or what plagues you [so much] that you [so boldly] answer [me like this]?
Psalm 140:11
“Do not let a slanderer be established in the earth;
Let evil quickly hunt the violent man [to overthrow him and stop his evil acts].”
Acts 17:18
And some of the
James 1:19
Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The multitude
General references
Bible References
The multitude
“Is there no end to [your futile] words of wind?
Or what plagues you [so much] that you [so boldly] answer [me like this]?
“How long will you hunt for words and continue these speeches?
Do some clear thinking and show understanding and then we can talk.
“Do not let a slanderer be established in the earth;
Let evil quickly hunt the violent man [to overthrow him and stop his evil acts].”
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
General references
“Will you speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?