And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?
Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!
“They are discomfited, they answer no more; they have not a word to say.
I also will give my answer; I also will declare my opinion.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,