Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Job 13:5 · 11 connections
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Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. …
End of linked passage: Job 21:3So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
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