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
Oh that you would stop speaking entirely! And it would be your wisdom.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he is silent, is counted wise, and he who shuts his lips is counted as a man of understanding.
Amos 5:13
So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.