Job 29:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;

Cross References

Job 21:5

Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.

Job 29:21

Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

Job 29:8

The young men saw me, and went away, and the old men got up from their seats;

Job 4:2

If one says a word, will it be a weariness to you? but who is able to keep from saying what is in his mind?

Job 40:4

Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.

Job 7:11

So I will not keep my mouth shut; I will let the words come from it in the pain of my spirit, my soul will make a bitter outcry.

Proverbs 10:19

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

Proverbs 30:32

If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.

James 1:19

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

Judges 18:19

And they said to him, Be quiet; say nothing, and come with us and be our father and priest; is it better for you to be priest to one man's house or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?