Job 32:16
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Cross-references
Job 13:5
Allusion
In Job 13:5, Job tells his friends that silence would be wisdom — Elihu now observes their silence.
Job 6:24
Parallel
In Job 6:24, Job says he will be silent if taught — Elihu now waits as they are silent.
Proverbs 17:28
Related theme
In Proverbs 17:28, silence is considered wise — Elihu's friends are silent, perhaps appearing wise.