Silent, and our right to remain so, should not be confused with our ability to scream for help. Appreciate the distinction between the choice to stay quiet and the power to call out for help.
Seek God, when between decisions to remain silent or to speak. Wisdom is demonstrated when knowing when to do both. In (Proverbs 17:28) King Solomon imparts wisdom about the perception of wisdom based on one’s silence. (Ecclesiastes 3:7) King Solomon is reflecting the different seasons and times of life. He acknowledges that there are appropriate moments for silence and moments for speaking. This is a reminder to exercise discretion in words and actions, adapt to circumstances of the season.
King David composed (Psalm 18:6) as a song of deliverance. David describes his distressful situation; he wrote, “I screamed to the Lord for HIS help”. In (Psalm 34:17) David speaking to the righteous ones, people who follow God, encouraging them to cry out to the Lord for help in times of trouble. A reminder of God’s faithfulness to deliver us when we rely on HIM during difficult times. (Psalm 107:19) We are encouraged to cry out to the Lord for help, in times of trouble or distress, HE will rescue us, and provide deliverance. God is attentive and responsive to the cries of HIS people who express a plea for help. There is power in crying out to God for help.
In certain seasons, there is power in remaining silent but when in distress, scream for help, from God! Let HIM send people and occurrences into a good memory where they are left, and we are placed us on a drama free diet.
People of substance and depth, God fearing, and who no longer feel disconnected in a superficial culture, that’s who we are to the 10th power.
Proverbs 17:28
New International Version
28 “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.”
Proverbs 17:28
King James Version
28 “Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”
Proverbs 17:28
Living Bible
27-28 “The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.”
Ecclesiastes 3:7
New International Version
7 “a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,”
Ecclesiastes 3:7
King James Version
7 “A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”
Ecclesiastes 3:7
Living Bible
7 “A time to tear;
A time to repair;
A time to be quiet;
A time to speak up;”
Psalm 18:6
New International Version
6 “In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”
Psalm 18:6
King James Version
6 “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalm 18:6
Living Bible
6 “In my distress I screamed to the Lord for his help. And he heard me from heaven; my cry reached his ears.”
Psalm 34:17
New International Version
17 “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
Psalm 34:17
King James Version
17 “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalm 34:17
Living Bible
17 “Yes, the Lord hears the good man when he calls to him for help and saves him out of all his troubles.”
Psalm 107:19
New International Version
19 “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.”
Psalm 107:19
King James Version
19 “Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.”
Psalm 107:19
Living Bible
19 “Then they cried to the Lord in their troubles, and he helped them and delivered them.”