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.
"Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak; then let come to me what may.
"But if I speak, my pain isn't assuaged; if I refrain from speaking, what do I have to lose?"
Nobles would refrain from speaking, covering their mouths with their hands.
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