Job 29:9

The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;

Job 21:5

Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.

Judges 18:19

And they said to him, Be quiet; say nothing, and come with us and be our father and priest; is it better for you to be priest to one man's house or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?

Job 4:2

If one says a word, will it be a weariness to you? but who is able to keep from saying what is in his mind?

Job 7:11

So I will not keep my mouth shut; I will let the words come from it in the pain of my spirit, my soul will make a bitter outcry.

Job 40:4

Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.

Proverbs 10:19

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

Proverbs 30:32

If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.

James 1:19

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Refrained

Job 4:2
If one says a word, will it be a weariness to you? but who is able to keep from saying what is in his mind?
Job 7:11
So I will not keep my mouth shut; I will let the words come from it in the pain of my spirit, my soul will make a bitter outcry.
Proverbs 10:19
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
James 1:19
You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

Laid

Job 21:5
Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
Job 40:4
Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.
Judges 18:19
And they said to him, Be quiet; say nothing, and come with us and be our father and priest; is it better for you to be priest to one man's house or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?
Proverbs 30:32
If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain