Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Silence » Value of » General references to
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
So they sat down on the ground with Job for seven days and seven nights and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
Verse Concepts
“Oh, that you would be completely silent,
And that silence would be your wisdom!
I was mute and silent [before my enemies],
I refrained even from good,
And my
Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Let him sit alone [in hope] and keep quiet,
Because God has laid it on him [for his benefit].