11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising 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 he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
