Job 29:9

the chief men refrained from talking and covered their mouths with their hands;

Job 21:5

Look at me and be appalled; put your hands over your mouths.

Judges 18:19

They said to him, "Shut up! Put your hand over your mouth and come with us! You can be our adviser and priest. Wouldn't it be better to be a priest for a whole Israelite tribe than for just one man's family?"

Job 4:2

"If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?

Job 7:11

"Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 40:4

"Indeed, I am completely unworthy -- how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Proverbs 30:32

If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

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Summary

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

Bible References

Refrained

Job 4:2
"If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
Job 7:11
"Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Proverbs 10:19
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

Laid

Job 21:5
Look at me and be appalled; put your hands over your mouths.
Job 40:4
"Indeed, I am completely unworthy -- how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.
Judges 18:19
They said to him, "Shut up! Put your hand over your mouth and come with us! You can be our adviser and priest. Wouldn't it be better to be a priest for a whole Israelite tribe than for just one man's family?"
Proverbs 30:32
If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

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