11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
A time to rend, And a time to sew. A time to be silent, And a time to speak.
If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth!
Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
If any one doth think to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, of this one vain is the religion;
