Iyov 29:9

9 The sarim (nobles) refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

Iyov 29:9 Meaning and Commentary

Job 29:9

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, ( Judges 18:19 ) .

Iyov 29:9 In-Context

7 When I went out to the sha’ar through the city, when I took my moshav in the rekhov!

8 The ne’arim saw me, and stepped aside, and the aged arose, and stood up.

9 The sarim (nobles) refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

10 The nobles held their peace, and their leshon cleaved to the roof of their mouth.

11 When the ozen heard me, then it commended me; and when the ayin saw me, it did bear witness of me,