Sirach 20:1
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Silence and Speech
20 There is a rebuke that is untimely,
and there is the person who is wise enough to keep silent.(A)
Job 13:5
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5 If you would only keep silent,
that would be your wisdom!(A)
Job 13:5
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Proverbs 10:19
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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)
Proverbs 10:19
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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)
Proverbs 17:28
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28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(A)
Proverbs 17:28
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28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(A)
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