The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect.
Parallel translations
- WEB The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
- KJV The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
- BSB The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.
- NKJV The voice of nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
- NASB The voices of the prominent people were hushed, And their tongues stuck to their palates.
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Quick answer
The voices of nobles were hushed in Job's presence, their tongues silent before him.
Overview
Continuing his recollection, Job notes that even the most distinguished men fell quiet out of respect when he spoke. His counsel carried such weight that others deferred without rivalry. The verse completes the picture of Job's esteemed standing, which makes his present humiliation all the more bitter and his eventual restoration all the more gracious.
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