Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Refrained
Bible References
Refrained
Job 4:2
If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? 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
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
James 1:19
So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
Laid
Job 21:5
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay the hand upon the mouth.
Job 40:4
Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.
Judges 18:19
And they said to him, "Keep quiet, put your hand upon your mouth, and come with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and family in Israel?"
Proverbs 30:32
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay the hand upon thy mouth.