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Job 13:5
Job 13:5 is verse 5 of Job chapter 13, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
King James Version
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
World English Bible
Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
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Job 13:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible
3 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
4 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Job 13:13Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
Job 11:3Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?
Job 16:3Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
Job 18:2“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
Job 19:2“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?
Job 21:2“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.
Job 21:3Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
Job 32:1So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Proverbs 17:28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,