What does the Bible say about God's silence?

In Psalm 50:21, God states, 'These things hast thou done, and I kept silence.' This silence serves to manifest God's patience and forbearance towards His people, indicating that His long-suffering is meant to lead them to repentance. While God's silence may feel like distance, it is indeed a testimony of His mercy as He allows time for reflection and acknowledgment of sin. It reminds us to earnestly seek His voice, as David expresses in Psalm 28:1, where he pleads not to be silenced, fearing it will lead him to destruction.