Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.

Be astonished

Bible References

Be astonished

Job 2:12
When they looked from a distance, they could barely recognize him. They wept aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust into the air and on his head.
Job 17:8
The upright are appalled at this,
and the innocent are roused against the godless.
Job 19:20
My skin and my flesh cling to my bones;
I have escaped by the skin of my teeth.

Lay your

Job 29:9
City officials stopped talking
and covered their mouths with their hands.
Job 40:4
I am so insignificant. How can I answer You?
I place my hand over my mouth.
Judges 18:19
They told him, “Be quiet. Keep your mouth shut. Come with us and be a father and a priest to us. Is it better for you to be a priest for the house of one person or for you to be a priest for a tribe and family in Israel?”
Psalm 39:9
I am speechless; I do not open my mouth
because of what You have done.
Proverbs 30:32
If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
or if you’ve been scheming,
put your hand over your mouth.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent
at such a time,
for the days are evil.
Micah 7:16
Nations will see and be ashamed
of all their power.
They will put their hands over their mouths,
and their ears will become deaf.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments
and untraceable His ways!

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