11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.
Yea, a very fool, when he holdeth his tongue, is counted wise; and to have understanding, when he shutteth his lips.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue; the same keepeth his soul from troubles.
A time to cut in pieces, and a time to sew together; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.
If thou be so foolish to magnify thyself, or meddlest with any such thing, then lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
If thou seest a man that is hasty to speak unadvised; thou mayest trust a fool more than him.
If any man among you seem devout, and refrain not his tongue: but deceive his own heart, this man's devotion is in vain.
