11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.
He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
He who spares his words has knowledge, and he who is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is considered wise. When he shuts his lips, he is prudent.
a time to tear, and a time to sew, a time to keep silence, and a time to speak,
Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
If thou have done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou have thought evil, [lay] thy hand upon thy mouth.
See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
If any man among you seems to be religious, not bridling his tongue but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is futile.
