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Job 29:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;

Free Bible Version

The leaders remained silent and covered their mouths with their hands.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

The leaders of the people stopped talking [DOU],

Unlocked Literal Bible

The princes used to refrain from talking when I came; they would lay their hand on their mouths.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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.

Context

Job’s Former Blessings

⁸the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. 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.

Summary

In Job 29:9, Job reflects on his past life of honor and respect in the community. He describes how people would listen to him with great attention and approval, showing the influence and leadership he once held. This verse highlights Job's nostalgia for the days when he was esteemed and revered, contrasting sharply with his current state of suffering and despair. Job's recollection serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of worldly success and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith during times of adversity.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

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.

Job 29:9

Job’s Former Blessings

⁸the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. 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.

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Berean Standard Bible

The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

The rulers kept quiet, and put their hands on their mouths;

Free Bible Version

The leaders remained silent and covered their mouths with their hands.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

The leaders of the people stopped talking [DOU],

Unlocked Literal Bible

The princes used to refrain from talking when I came; they would lay their hand on their mouths.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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.