Job 29:9
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New International Version (©1984)
the chief men refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands;

New Living Translation (©2007)
The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths.

English Standard Version (©2001)
the princes refrained from talking and laid their hand on their mouth;

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"The princes stopped talking And put their hands on their mouths;

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Princes held back [their] words and put their hands over their mouths.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
The princes refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

American King James Version
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

American Standard Version
The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;

Douay-Rheims Bible
The princes ceased to speak, and laid the finger on their mouth.

Darby Bible Translation
Princes refrained from talking, and laid the hand on their mouth;

English Revised Version
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth;

Webster's Bible Translation
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

World English Bible
The princes refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

Young's Literal Translation
Princes have kept in words, And a hand they place on their mouth.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The princes refrained talking - As a mark of respect, or in awe of his presence.

And laid their hand on their mouth - To lay the finger or the hand on the mouth is every where an action expressive of silence or respect; Notes, Job 21:5. "In one of the subterranean vaults of Egypt, where the mummies lie buried, they found in the coffin an embalmed body of a woman, before which was placed a figure of wood, representing a youth on his knees, laying a finger on his mouth, and holding in his other hand a sort of chafing dish, which was placed on his head, and in which, without doubt, had been some perfumes." Maillet.


Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

The princes refrained talking - They never ventured an opinion in opposition to mine; so fully were they persuaded of the justice and integrity of my decision.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The princes refrained talking,.... Who were in court before Job came in, and were either talking with one another about indifferent matters, or were giving their opinion in a case before them; but no sooner did Job make his appearance, but they left off talking, and would not proceed any further; they laid a restraint upon their words, and curbed themselves from speaking any more till they had heard his opinion:

and laid their hand on their mouth; as a token of silence, Judges 18:19.


Geneva Study Bible

The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their {f} mouth.

(f) Acknowledging my wisdom.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

9. (Job 4:2; see on [528]Job 21:5).

Refrained talking-stopped in the middle of their speech.


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

29:7-17 All sorts of people paid respect to Job, not only for the dignity of his rank, but for his personal merit, his prudence, integrity, and good management. Happy the men who are blessed with such gifts as these! They have great opportunities of honouring God and doing good, but have great need to watch against pride. Happy the people who are blessed with such men! it is a token for good to them. Here we see what Job valued himself by, in the day of his prosperity. It was by his usefulness. He valued himself by the check he gave to the violence of proud and evil men. Good magistrates must thus be a restraint to evil-doers, and protect the innocent; in order to this, they should arm themselves with zeal and resolution. Such men are public blessings, and resemble Him who rescues poor sinners from Satan. How many who were ready to perish, now are blessing Him! But who can show forth His praises? May we trust in His mercy, and seek to imitate His truth, justice, and love.


Judges 18:19 They answered him, "Be quiet! Don't say a word. Come with us, and be our father and priest. Isn't it better that you serve a tribe and clan in Israel as priest rather than just one man's household?"
Job 21:5 Look at me and be astonished; clap your hand over your mouth.
Job 29:8 the young men saw me and stepped aside and the old men rose to their feet;
Job 29:21 "Men listened to me expectantly, waiting in silence for my counsel.
Job 40:4 "I am unworthy--how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.

Chief Covered Hand Hands Kept Laid Mouth Mouths Princes Quiet Refrained Rulers Speaking Stopped Talking Words


The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

refrained 4:2 7:11 Pr 10:19 Jas 1:19

laid 21:5 40:4 Jud 18:19 Pr 30:32

Job Chapter 29 Verse 9

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