Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Job 13:5
O that ye would altogether be silent! And it would be unto you instead of wisdom.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time, for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;