איוב 29:9
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Context
This verse from איוב 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 …
תרגומים נוספים
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;
הפניות צולבות
And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be …
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in …
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy …
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: