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, sheweth prudence.
He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.
Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise, - He that closeth his lips, is thought to have understanding.
Oh that ye would, altogether held your peace, and it should serve you for wisdom!
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
A time to rend, and a time to sew, - A time to be silent, and a time to speak;
Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!
If thou hast acted basely by lifting thyself up, - if thou hast plotted evil, put thy hand to thy mouth!
Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words, - there is, more hope of a dullard, than of him.
If any thinketh he is observant of religion, not curbing his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, this one's, religious observance is, vain:
