11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
“O that you would be completely silent,
And that it would become your wisdom!
A time to tear apart and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent and a time to speak.
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless.
