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 be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Amos 5:13
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
James 1:19
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;