Wisdom 8:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 When I am silent they will wait for me, and when I speak they will give heed; if I speak at greater length, they will put their hands on their mouths. More versionsCommon English Bible I knew that they would wait for me to speak if I had not yet spoken, and that they would praise what I had said after I had spoken. I also knew that, if I did have more to say, they would put their hands over their mouths until I had finished speaking. Catholic Public Domain Version When I am silent, they will wait for me; when I speak, they will respect me; and when I talk for too long, they will put their hands on their mouths. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They shall wait for me when I hold my peace, and they shall look upon me when I speak, and if I talk much they shall lay their hands on their mouths. Good News Translation (US Version) When I am silent, they will wait for me to speak, and when I speak, they will pay attention. Even when I speak at length, they will listen with concentration. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers When I am silent, they will wait for me. When I open my lips, they will heed what I say. If I continue speaking, they will put their hands on their mouths. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition They will wait for my opinion, then listen when I speak, and they will be amazed at my marvelous speeches. |