7 Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked. (WEB)
Sirach 32:7
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Sirach 32:2–4
2 And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service. (WEB) 3 Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music. (WEB) 4 Don’t pour o… (WEB)
Sirach 5:11–13
11 Be swift to hear and answer with patience. (WEB) 12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth. (WEB) 13 Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall. (WEB)
Job 13:4–6
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.
Job 13:12–14
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 14 Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
Sirach 11:7–9
7 Don’t blame before you investigate. Understand first, and then rebuke. (WEB) 8 Don’t answer before you have heard. Don’t interrupt while someone else is speaking. (WEB) 9 Don’t argue about a matter that doesn’t concern you. Don’t sit with sinners when they judge. (WEB)
Job 33:32–33
32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you. 33 But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Job 40:4–6
4 “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. 5 I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.” 6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
1 Corinthians 14:26–28
26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in t…
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