being quiet
What does the Bible say about being quiet? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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14The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
28If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
11Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.
19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
7Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Do not choose to compete with him who prospers in his way, with the man who does injustice.
13Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.
3For you, there should be no unnecessary adornment of the hair, or surrounding with gold, or the wearing of ornate clothing. 4Instead, you should be a hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptibility of a quiet and meek spirit, rich in the sight of God.
6Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”