Job 29:9

Easy To Read Version

The leaders of the people stopped talking\par and put their hand to their mouth\par \{to make other people be quiet\}.\par

Cross References

Job 21:5

Look at me and be shocked.\par Put your hand over your mouth,\par and stare at me in shock!\par

Job 29:21

“In the past, people listened to me.\par They were quiet while they waited\par for my advice.\par

Job 29:8

All the people there respected me!\par The young men stepped out of my way\par when they saw me coming.\par And the old men got up.\par They stood to show they respected me.\par

Job 40:4

“I am too insignificant to speak!\par What can I say to you?\par I can’t answer you!\par I will put my hand over my mouth.\par

Job 7:11

“So I won’t be quiet!\par I will speak out!\par My spirit is suffering!\par I will complain because\par my soul is bitter.\par

Proverbs 10:19

A person who talks too much gets himself into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.

Proverbs 30:32

If you are foolish enough to become proud and make plans against other people, then stop and think about what you are doing.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Don’t become angry easily.

Judges 18:19

The five men answered, “Be quiet! Don’t say a word. Come with us. Be our father and our priest. You must choose. Is it better for you to be a priest for just one man? Or is it better for you to be a priest for a whole family group of Israelite people?”