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
If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
Amos 5:13
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

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