11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, Lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain.
