Job 29:9

9 And the great men ceased speaking, and laid their finger on their mouth.

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 When I went forth early in the city, and the seat was placed for me in the streets.

8 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and all the old men stood up.

9 And the great men ceased speaking, and laid their finger on their mouth.

10 And they that heard blessed me, and their tongue clave to their throat.

11 For the ear heard, and blessed me; and the eye saw me, and turned aside.