Job 29:10
What does Job 29:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 29:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The chiefs kept back their words, and their tongues were joined to the roofs of their mouths.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The voice of leaders hath been hidden, And their tongue to the palate hath cleaved.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The rulers held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to their throat.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue cleaved to their palate.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 3:26
and I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover; for they are a rebellious house.
- Psalms 137:6
Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.
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