Bible Verses about “keeping quiet”

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

“a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”

“I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”

“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”

“to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.”

“For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”

“and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;”

“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”

“Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”

“In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

“He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

“He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.”

“One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.”

“Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.”