11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise

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Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Job 13:5

O that you would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 3:7

A time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Proverbs 30:32

If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand upon your mouth.

Proverbs 29:20

See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.

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