If only you would shut up and let that be your wisdom!
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it should be your wisdom.
Oh, that you would altogether hold your peace! Then you would evidence your wisdom and you might pass for wise men.
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
Would that you were completely quiet; that would be your wisdom.
And I wish that you would remain silent, so that you would be counted among the wise.
And I wish you would hold your peace, that you might be thought to be wise men.
Should your babbling put others to silence, so that you can keep on ridiculing with no one to humiliate you?
Be quiet, and I will speak. Let whatever comes happen to me.
Hear now my argument, and listen to my defence.
Is there no end to your empty , words? What provokes you that you continue testifying?
How long until you stop talking? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
How long will you torment me and crush me with words?
Look at me and shudder; put your hand over your mouth.
So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Should I continue to wait now that they are silent, now that they stand there and no longer answer?
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent – discerning, when he seals his lips.
Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.
Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent , at such a time, for the days are evil.
My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,