11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
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In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.
He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he is silent, is counted wise, and he who shuts his lips is counted as a man of understanding.
a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.
If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand on your mouth.
Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
If anyone thinks to be religious among you, yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is vain.
