Proverbs 30:32


If you have foolishly exalted yourself,
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.

Job 21:5


“Look at me and be astonished and appalled;
And put your hand over your mouth.

Job 40:4


“Behold, I am of little importance and contemptible; what can I reply to You?
I lay my hand on my mouth.

Proverbs 17:28


Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.

Proverbs 26:12


Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Ecclesiastes 8:3-4

Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. Do not join in a malevolent matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases.

Micah 7:16-17


The [pagan] nations shall see [God’s omnipotence in delivering Israel] and be ashamed
Of all their might [which cannot be compared to His].
They shall put their hand on their mouth [in silent astonishment];
Their ears shall be deaf.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

Bible References

Thou hast done

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ecclesiastes 8:3
Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. Do not join in a malevolent matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases.

Lay

Proverbs 17:28

Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Job 21:5

“Look at me and be astonished and appalled;
And put your hand over your mouth.
Job 40:4

“Behold, I am of little importance and contemptible; what can I reply to You?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
Ecclesiastes 8:4

For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful,
And who will say to him, “What are you doing?”
Micah 7:16

The [pagan] nations shall see [God’s omnipotence in delivering Israel] and be ashamed
Of all their might [which cannot be compared to His].
They shall put their hand on their mouth [in silent astonishment];
Their ears shall be deaf.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].