11 Bible Verses about How Silence Is Wise
Most Relevant Verses
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool who keeps silent {shall be considered wise}; he who closes his lips [is] intelligent.
{O that} you would keep completely silent, and [that] it would become wisdom for you.
a time to tear and a time to sew; a time to be silent and a time to speak;
If you have been foolish by exalting yourself, and if you have devised evil, [put your] hand to [your] mouth.
If anyone thinks he is religious, [although he] does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion [is] worthless.
