Job 29:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 29:9

BSB
The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.
AKJV
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
CPDV
The leaders stopped talking, and they placed a finder over their mouth.
ERV
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth;
NHEB
The princes refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
SMT
Chiefs held back in words, and they will put the hand to the mouth.

Commentary for Job 29:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 29:9
Summary
Prominent leaders remained silent in his presence
Place
City Gate
Event
Princes showing respect through silence
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament