6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Refrain' in the Bible

If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? But who can refrain from speaking?

Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartBeing BitterResentment, Against GodAnguish, Cause

"Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak; then let come to me what may.

Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech

"But if I speak, my pain isn't assuaged; if I refrain from speaking, what do I have to lose?"

Verse ConceptsHelplessnessPeople Being SilentMere Talk

Nobles would refrain from speaking, covering their mouths with their hands.

Verse ConceptsIndividuals Being Silent

They abhor me they keep their distance from me; but they don't refrain from spitting at the sight of me.

Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessSpittingSalivaNo DealingsHating Individuals

Bible Theasaurus

Abstain (16 instances)
Chorus (6 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Forbear (23 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)

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