Job 13:5

I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.

Job 13:13

"Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens.

Job 11:3

Will your irrational babble silence people, and when you mock them, will you escape without being shamed?

Job 16:3

Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?

Job 18:2

"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.

Job 19:2

"How long do you intend to keep torturing me and trying to break me by what you're saying?

Job 21:2-3

"Listen carefully to my words; let this encourage all of you.

Job 32:1

These three men stopped responding to Job, because he was claiming to be righteous, in his own opinion.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.

Amos 5:13

therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Job 13:5

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

O that ye

Job 32:1

And it

General references

Job 32:16

Job 34:16

Proverbs 17:28

Bible References

O that ye

"Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens.

Will your irrational babble silence people, and when you mock them, will you escape without being shamed?

Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?

"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.

"How long do you intend to keep torturing me and trying to break me by what you're saying?

"Listen carefully to my words; let this encourage all of you.

These three men stopped responding to Job, because he was claiming to be righteous, in his own opinion.

And it

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.

Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.

therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

General references

Shall I continue to wait, since they're no longer talking? After all, they're only standing there; they're no longer responding.

If you have understanding, listen to this! Pay attention to what I have to say:

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.