'Lay' in the Bible

“There is no arbitrator between us,Who could lay his hand upon us both [would that there were].

“How long will you hunt for words and continue these speeches?Do some clear thinking and show understanding and then we can talk.

“A snare catches him by the heel,And a trap snaps shut on him.

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

“Please receive the law and instruction from His mouthAnd establish His words in your heart and keep them.

And place your gold in the dust,And the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks [considering it of little value],

“I would present my cause before HimAnd fill my mouth with arguments.

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

“Lay your hand on him;Remember the battle [with him]; you will not do such [an ill-advised thing] again!