Job 29:9

Nobles would refrain from speaking, covering their mouths with their hands.

Job 21:5

Look at me, be appalled, and then shut up!

Judges 18:19

They told him, "Shut up and keep quiet. Come with us and be our spiritual father and priest. It's better for you, isn't it, to be a priest to an entire tribe and family in Israel than to be priest to the home of one man?"

Job 4:2

"Will you get offended if somebody tries to talk to you? Who can keep from speaking at a time like this?

Job 7:11

"In addition, I won't keep my opinion to myself; I'll speak from my distressed spirit; I'll complain with my bitter soul.

Job 40:4

"I must look insignificant to you! How can I answer you? I'm speechless.

Proverbs 10:19

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Proverbs 30:32

If you've foolishly exalted yourself or if you've plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and 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
"Will you get offended if somebody tries to talk to you? Who can keep from speaking at a time like this?
Job 7:11
"In addition, I won't keep my opinion to myself; I'll speak from my distressed spirit; I'll complain with my bitter soul.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Laid

Job 21:5
Look at me, be appalled, and then shut up!
Job 40:4
"I must look insignificant to you! How can I answer you? I'm speechless.
Judges 18:19
They told him, "Shut up and keep quiet. Come with us and be our spiritual father and priest. It's better for you, isn't it, to be a priest to an entire tribe and family in Israel than to be priest to the home of one man?"
Proverbs 30:32
If you've foolishly exalted yourself or if you've plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.

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