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.