Job 32:16

Tree of Life Version

Must I wait, since they no longer speak since they stand there with no reply?

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If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

“They are dismayed and no longer reply; words have failed them.

I too will answer my part; I too will declare what I know.

Even a fool, who keeps quiet, is considered wise, discerning, if he seals his lips.

Therefore the prudent keep silent at such a time —for it is a distressful time.

Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—