Job 32:16

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

Job 13:5

If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise! He who shuts his mouth is esteemed a man of understanding.

Amos 5:13

The prudent will keep silent for it is an evil time.

James 1:19

You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and 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
If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise! He who shuts his mouth is esteemed a man of understanding.
Amos 5:13
The prudent will keep silent for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.