Job 32:16

And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?

Job 13:5

Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Amos 5:13

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

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

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Summary

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

Bible References

General references

Job 13:5
Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Amos 5:13
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

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