Psalm 39:2
New Living Translation
2 But as I stood there in silence—
not even speaking of good things—
the turmoil within me grew worse.
Acts 4:20
New Living Translation
20 We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.”
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Matthew 27:12-14
New Living Translation
12 But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent. 13 “Don’t you hear all these charges they are bringing against you?” Pilate demanded. 14 But Jesus made no response to any of the charges, much to the governor’s surprise.
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Matthew 7:6
New Living Translation
6 “Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy.[a] Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.
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- 7:6 Greek Don’t give the sacred to dogs.
Isaiah 53:7
New Living Translation
7 He was oppressed and treated harshly,
yet he never said a word.
He was led like a lamb to the slaughter.
And as a sheep is silent before the shearers,
he did not open his mouth.
Psalm 38:13-14
New Living Translation
13 But I am deaf to all their threats.
I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
14 I choose to hear nothing,
and I make no reply.
Job 32:19-20
New Living Translation
19 I am like a cask of wine without a vent,
like a new wineskin ready to burst!
20 I must speak to find relief,
so let me give my answers.
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