King James Bible
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

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

Young's Literal Translation
Princes have kept in words, And a hand they place on their mouth.

Job 29:9 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

The princes refrained talking - They never ventured an opinion in opposition to mine; so fully were they persuaded of the justice and integrity of my decision.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

refrained

Job 4:2 If we assay to commune with you, will you be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?

Job 7:11 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.

Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.

James 1:19 Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

laid

Job 21:5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand on your mouth.

Job 40:4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay my hand on my mouth.

Judges 18:19 And they said to him, Hold your peace, lay your hand on your mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest...

Proverbs 30:32 If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand on your mouth.

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