Job 29:9

New Century Version

The leading men stopped speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.

Cross References

Job 21:5

Look at me and be shocked; put your hand over your mouth in shock.

Job 29:21

“People listened to me carefully and waited quietly for my advice.

Job 29:8

When the young men saw me, they would step aside, and the old men would stand up in respect.

Job 4:2

“If someone tried to speak with you, would you be upset? I cannot keep from speaking.

Job 40:4

“I am not worthy; I cannot answer you anything, so I will put my hand over my mouth.

Job 7:11

“So I will not stay quiet; I will speak out in the suffering of my spirit. I will complain because I am so unhappy.

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 30:32

“If you have been foolish and proud, or if you have planned evil, shut your mouth.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

Judges 18:19

They answered, “Be quiet! Don’t say a word. Come with us and be our father and priest. Is it better for you to be a priest for one man’s house or for a tribe and family group in Israel?”