Job 29:9

9 Los príncipes detenían sus palabras; ponían la mano sobre su boca;

Job 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 ) .

Job 29:9 In-Context

7 Cuando salía a la puerta a juicio, y en la plaza hacía aparejar mi silla,

8 Los jóvenes me veían, y se escondían; y los viejos se levantaban, y estaban en pie.

9 Los príncipes detenían sus palabras; ponían la mano sobre su boca;

10 la voz de los principales se ocultaba, y su lengua se pegaba a su paladar;

11 cuando los oídos que me oían, me llamaban bienaventurado, y los ojos que me veían, me daban testimonio.