Job 29:9
The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.
BSB
ASV
The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;
KJV
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
The princes refrained talking,.... Who were in court before Job came in, and were either talking with one another about indifferent matters, or were giving their opinion in a case before them; but no sooner did Job make his appearance, but they left off talking, and would not proceed any further; they laid a restraint upon their words, and curbed themselves from speaking any more till they had heard his opinion: and laid their hand on their mouth; as a token of silence, Jdg 18:19.
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Through
James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Through
Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.