11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
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In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
A time to rend, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay the hand upon thy mouth.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
If any one think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is vain.
