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20 Bible Verses on Silence

20 verses

In the stillness, one can find a deeper connection with God, as the Bible teaches the value of quiet contemplation. The book of Psalms often encourages believers to be still and know that God is God, as seen in Psalms 46:10 and Psalms 62:5. Proverbs 17:28 notes that even a fool is considered wise when they remain silent, highlighting the importance of discernment in speech. Additionally, Lamentations 3:26 and Psalms 141:3 remind us that waiting in silence can be a form of devotion, allowing us to focus on God's presence and guidance.

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Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.
A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression.
When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence— but you were not willing.”
He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him.
In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

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