Abstract
According to Skladny more than twenty per cent of Proverbs 10.1-22.16 and 25-29 are concerned with the theme of speech and related matters. This chapter compares and contrasts the theme of speech in Proverbs with that in Arabic proverbial wisdom. It deals with the organs of speech and hearing (the tongue, the mouth, and the ear) and their relation to speech. The chapter explores various forms and aspects of speech. The chapter describes the theme of silence. It discusses the use of religious language in sayings on speech. In Proverbs the tongue is seen as causing harm to both the individual and the community. Speech is regarded as an important faculty in Arabic proverbs. In Arabic proverbs silence is regarded in many cases as superior to speech: Silence is wisdom and few keep silent .Keywords: Arabic proverbs; religious language; silence; speech
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