KJV ORIGINAL
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Oh, if only you would all just be quiet! That would actually show your wisdom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is telling his friends that the wisest thing they could do right now is stop talking and listen.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is a righteous man facing severe trials and is surrounded by friends who attempt to console him but instead accuse him of secret sins as the cause of his suffering. In Chapter 13, Job responds to their unhelpful speeches with frustration, arguing that their words only add to his pain. He expresses a desire for them to remain silent, believing that restraint in speech would demonstrate true wisdom.
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