Job 32:16

King James 2000

When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

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O that you would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger: