Job 29:9

The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"The princes stopped talking And put {their} hands on their mouths;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;
- American Standard Version (1901)

The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;
- Basic English Bible

Princes refrained from talking, and laid the hand on their mouth;
- Darby Bible

The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
- Webster's Bible

The princes refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
- World English Bible

Princes have kept in words, And a hand they place on their mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 29:9

29:7 Seat - When I caused the seat of justice to be set for me. By this, and several other expressions, it appears that Job was a magistrate. Street - In that open place, near the gate, where the people assembled for the administration of justice.

29:10 Cleaved - It lay as still as if he had done so.

29:11 Witness - Gave testimony to my pious, and just, and blameless conversation.