There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.

There is a time for everything

and a season for every activity under the heavens.

There is a time to be silent and a time to speak

(Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7).

The wise keep silent in evil times

(Amos 5:13).

They remain silent and do not open their mouths

while the wicked are before them

(Psalms 39:1).

However, when God opens their mouths, they no longer remain silent

(Ezekiel 33:22) and, following God's command,

they continue to speak His words without fear

(Ref.: Acts 18:9, 11).

They do not stay silent but praise the Lord.

They say to God, "Lord my God, I will praise you forever,"

offering praise and thanksgiving

(Ref.: Psalms 30:12).