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Proverbs 17:28
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 5:3
A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool. (niv)
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Job 13:13
“ Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may. (niv)
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James 1:19
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (niv)
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Job 18:2
“ When will you end these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk. (niv)
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Job 16:3
Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? (niv)
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Job 11:3
Will your idle talk reduce others to silence? Will no one rebuke you when you mock? (niv)
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Job 32:1
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. (niv)
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Job 19:2
“ How long will you torment me and crush me with words? (niv)
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Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil. (niv)
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Job 21:2-3
“ Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you give me.Bear with me while I speak, and after I have spoken, mock on. (niv)