When to be Silent (3.14.14)

be silent 
1. In the heat of anger
- Proverbs 14:17

be silent
2. When you don't have all the facts
- Proverbs 18:13

be silent
3. When you haven't verified the story
- Deuteronomy 17:6

be silent
4. If your words will offend a another person
- 1 Corinthians 8:11

be silent
5. When it is time to listen
- Proverbs 13:1

be silent
6. When you are tempted to make light of holy things
- Ecclesiastes 5:2

be silent
7. When you are tempted to joke about sin
- Proverbs 14:9

be silent
8. If you will be ashamed of your words later
- Proverbs 8:8

be silent
9. If your words give the wrong impression
- Proverbs 17:27

be silent
10. If the issue is none of your business
- Proverbs 14:10

be silent
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie
- Proverbs 4:24

be silent
12. If your words will damage someone else's reputation
- Proverbs 16:27

be silent
13. If your words will damage a friendship
- Proverbs 16:28

be silent 
14. When you are feeling critical
- James 3:9

be silent
15. If you can't say it without screaming it
- Proverbs 25:28

be silent
16. If your words will be a poor reflection of
the Lord or your friends and family
 - Peter 2:21-23

be silent
17. If you may have to eat your words later
- Proverbs 18:21

be silent
18. If you have already said it more than one time
- Proverbs 19:13

be silent
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person
 - Proverbs 24:24

be silent
20. When you are supposed to be working instead
 - Proverbs 14:23

Whoever guards his mouth & tongue keeps his soul from troubles- Proverbs 21:23