Job 13:5

Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Job 13:13

"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.

Job 11:3

Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?

Job 16:3

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer?

Job 18:2

"How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

Job 19:2

"How long will you torment me, and crush me with words?

Job 21:2-3

"Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation.

Job 32:1

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.

Amos 5:13

Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

James 1:19

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

O that ye

Job 13:13
"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.
Job 11:3
Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?
Job 16:3
Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer?
Job 18:2
"How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
Job 19:2
"How long will you torment me, and crush me with words?
Job 21:2
"Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation.
Job 32:1
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

And it

Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
Amos 5:13
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

General references

Job 32:16
Shall I wait, because they don't speak, because they stand still, and answer no more?
Job 34:16
"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.