Job 32:16

The Scriptures 1998

And I have waited, but they do not speak, because they have stood still, they answered no more.

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If you would only be silent, then it would be your wisdom!

They have broken down; they have not answered again; words have departed from them.

Let me answer on my part, let me also make my opinion known.

Even a fool keeping silence is regarded as wise, As understanding, when he closes his lips.

Therefore the wise keep silent at that time, for it is an evil time.

So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,