Job 29:10
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Job 29:10 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The voice of leaders hath been hidden, And their tongue to the palate hath cleaved.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 29:10 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 137:6May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!
- Ezekiel 3:26I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, and you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, though they are a rebellious house.
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