Job 29:10

Job’s Former Blessings

9The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. 10The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. 11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,

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Berean Standard Bible
The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.
American Standard Version (1901)
The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
Bible in Basic English
The chiefs kept back their words, and their tongues were joined to the roofs of their mouths.
Free Bible Version
The voices of the officials were hushed; they held their tongues in my presence.
King James (Authorized) Version
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
Translation for Translators
and even the most important men became quiet and ceased talking [MTY] in order to hear me speak to them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The voices of the noblemen were hushed, and their tongue clung to the roof of their mouths.
Noah Webster Bible
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
World English Bible
The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
The voice of leaders hath been hidden, And their tongue to the palate hath cleaved.