Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Refrained

Job 4:2
“If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient?
But who can refrain from speaking?
Job 7:11
“Therefore I will not restrain my mouth;
I will speak in the anguish of my spirit,
I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
James 1:19
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

Laid

Job 21:5
“Look at me, and be astonished,
And put your hand over your mouth.
Job 40:4
“Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
Judges 18:19
They said to him, “Be silent, put your hand over your mouth and come with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?”
Proverbs 30:32
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.