Job 29:10

The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 29:10

BSB
The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.
AKJV
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
CPDV
The commanders subdued their voice, and their tongue adhered to their throat.
ERV
The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
NHEB
The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
SMT
The voice the leaders hid, and their tongue was joined to their palate.

Commentary for Job 29:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 29:10
Summary
Nobility withheld speech out of respect
Place
City Gate
Event
Nobles restraining speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament