Job 29:9
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 29 connects to 8 cross-references. Job's final speech begins with a nostalgic monologue recalling his former prosperity: when God watched over him, his children surrounded him, and his counsel was sought at the city gate. He was like rain to the dry ground, a father …
Otras traducciones
The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;
Princes have kept in words, And a hand they place on their mouth.
The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;
Referencias cruzadas
And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be …
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in …
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy …
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: