And am I to wait because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more?
If you would only keep silent, that would be your wisdom!
“They are dismayed; they answer no more; they have not a word to say.
I also will give my answer; I also will declare my opinion.
Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,