Bible verse
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
Job 13:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 13.
1 “Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood.
2 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
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?
8 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
9 Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
KJV
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
ASV
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
ERV
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
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