24 Bible Verses on Being Quiet

 24 Bible Verses on

Being Quiet

Proverbs 11:12 ESV / 87 helpful votes

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

James 1:19 ESV / 83 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

Proverbs 17:28 ESV / 81 helpful votes

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Psalm 4:4 ESV / 59 helpful votes

Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Proverbs 10:8 ESV / 46 helpful votes

The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

Job 6:24 ESV / 44 helpful votes

“Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have gone astray.

Proverbs 29:11 ESV / 43 helpful votes

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.