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.
Thou hast done
Bible References
Thou hast done
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ecclesiastes 8:3
Do not rush out of the king's presence in haste -- do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.
Lay
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
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.
Ecclesiastes 8:4
Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"
Micah 7:16
Nations will see this and be disappointed by all their strength, they will put their hands over their mouths, and act as if they were deaf.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world may be held accountable to God.