Job 29:9

Modern English Version

The princes refrained from talking, and put their hand on their mouth.

Cross References

Job 21:5

Look at me and be astonished, and put your hand over your mouth.

Job 29:21

“Men listened to me and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.

Job 29:8

the young men saw me and hid themselves, and the aged arose and stood up.

Job 4:2

“If one attempts a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can keep from speaking?

Job 40:4

“Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer You? I will lay my hand over my mouth.

Job 7:11

“Therefore, I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 30:32

If you have done foolishly in exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, lay your hand on your mouth.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Judges 18:19

They said to him, “Quiet! Put your hand over your mouth and go with us. Be a father and priest for us. Is it better to be a priest for one man’s house or for a tribe and a family in Israel?”