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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The voice of nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voices of the prominent people were hushed, And their tongues stuck to their palates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to their palate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to their palate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hidden <i>away</i>, And their tongue clung to their palate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The voices of the nobles were hushed, And their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The noblemen’s voices were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The noblemen&#8217s voices were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of the nobels was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and remained silent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The voices of nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />even the most important men kept silent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The voices of the commanders-in-chief were hushed, and their tongues would cling to the roofs of their mouths."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the voices of the nobles fell silent, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of leaders has been hidden, "" And their tongue has cleaved to the palate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The voice of leaders hath been hidden, And their tongue to the palate hath cleaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The voice the leaders hid, and their tongue was joined to their palate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The rulers held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to their throat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The commanders subdued their voice, and their tongue adhered to their throat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the princes was silenced, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the voices of princes were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the princes was restrained, and their tongues cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The voices of Leaders were concealed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their jaws<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that heard <i>me</i> blessed me, and their tongue clave to their throat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4293" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Job's Former Blessings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl- (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">The voices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nə·ḡî·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">of the nobles</a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: neḥ·bā·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">were hushed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: ū·lə·šō·w·nām (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 3mp) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">and their tongues</a> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm" title="1692: dā·ḇê·qāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To cling, cleave, keep close. A primitive root; properly, to impinge, i.e. Cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit.">stuck</a> <a href="/hebrew/2441.htm" title="2441: lə·ḥik·kām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Probably from chanak in the sense of tasting; properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself.">to the roofs of their mouths.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-23.htm">Proverbs 31:23</a></span><br />Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Isaiah 3:3</a></span><br />the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/5-14.htm">Lamentations 5:14</a></span><br />The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-13.htm">Amos 5:13</a></span><br />Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-7.htm">Proverbs 24:7</a></span><br />Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10</a></span><br />For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-4.htm">Isaiah 32:4</a></span><br />The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-26.htm">Ezekiel 7:26</a></span><br />Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-16.htm">Micah 7:16</a></span><br />Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their might. They will put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a></span><br />The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Matthew 22:34-46</a></span><br />And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. / One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: / “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40</a></span><br />And they did not dare to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a></span><br />No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Mark 12:34</a></span><br />When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-6.htm">Luke 14:6</a></span><br />And they were unable to answer these questions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The nobles held their peace, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.</p><p class="hdg">nobles held their peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Psalm 137:6</a></b></br> If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-26.htm">Ezekiel 3:26</a></b></br> 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 <i>are</i> a rebellious house.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/12-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Cleaved</a> <a href="/job/23-11.htm">Held</a> <a href="/job/29-8.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/4-16.htm">Hushed</a> <a href="/job/19-20.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/12-24.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/job/20-13.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/job/25-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Roof</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Roofs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Stuck</a> <a href="/job/27-4.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/judges/7-7.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/job/15-21.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/job/28-26.htm">Voices</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Cleaved</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Held</a> <a href="/job/33-21.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/37-17.htm">Hushed</a> <a href="/job/38-30.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/job/29-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/job/34-18.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/job/33-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Roof</a> <a href="/psalms/129-6.htm">Roofs</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Stuck</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/job/30-31.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Voices</a> <a href="/job/29-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/29-1.htm">Job bemoans his former prosperity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "nobles" refer to the leaders and influential figures of the community. In ancient Near Eastern culture, these individuals held significant power and authority. Job's presence and wisdom commanded such respect that even these high-ranking individuals would fall silent. This reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a>, where a righteous person's ways can cause even their enemies to be at peace with them. Job's righteousness and integrity were so evident that it commanded the respect and attention of the most powerful.<p><b>and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.</b><br>This vivid imagery emphasizes the profound silence and awe that Job's wisdom and presence inspired. In the ancient world, the tongue sticking to the roof of the mouth was a metaphor for being speechless or unable to respond, often due to reverence or fear. This phrase can be connected to <a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Psalm 137:6</a>, where the psalmist speaks of the tongue sticking to the roof of the mouth as a sign of deep emotional response. In Job's case, it underscores the respect and authority he once held, which is a type of Christ, who also commanded silence and awe through His wisdom and authority, as seen in <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a>, where people were amazed at His teaching.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A wealthy and righteous man from the land of Uz, known for his patience and faithfulness amidst severe trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nobles.htm">Nobles</a></b><br>Influential and respected leaders in society who, in this context, are rendered silent in the presence of Job's wisdom and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_past_prosperity.htm">Job's Past Prosperity</a></b><br>This chapter reflects on a time when Job was respected and honored, contrasting with his current suffering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_wisdom.htm">Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>The underlying theme of divine wisdom and justice, as Job reflects on his past influence and the respect he commanded.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_wisdom.htm">The Power of Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Job's wisdom and integrity commanded respect, demonstrating the power of living a life aligned with God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_earned_through_righteous_living.htm">Respect Earned Through Righteous Living</a></b><br>Job's past respect from the nobles was a result of his righteous and just actions, encouraging believers to live in a way that earns respect from others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_the_wise.htm">The Humility of the Wise</a></b><br>The nobles' silence before Job's wisdom teaches the importance of humility and the willingness to listen and learn from those who are wise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_past_blessings.htm">Reflecting on Past Blessings</a></b><br>Job's reflection on his past prosperity can encourage believers to remember and be grateful for God's blessings, even in times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_a_godly_life.htm">The Influence of a Godly Life</a></b><br>Job's life serves as a reminder of the influence a godly life can have on others, inspiring believers to be a positive influence in their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_29_align_with_science.htm">How can Psalm 29's attribution of natural forces to God be reconciled with scientific laws of weather and tectonics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_10_5_align_with_god's_eternity.htm">In Job 10:5, Job asks if God experiences time like a human--how does this align with the idea of God's eternal nature in other Scriptures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_29_3_align_with_meteorology.htm">Psalm 29:3 refers to God's voice thundering over the waters; how does this align with modern meteorological explanations of storms and thunder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_50_10_fit_with_trust_in_god.htm">How does Isaiah 50:10 reconcile with the broader biblical narrative on trust in God, given that many faithful individuals still faced dire outcomes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The nobles held their peace</span>. The other leading men followed the example of the "princes," and equally kept silence till Job had spoken. And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their month. A pleonastic repetition. The meaning is simply they said nothing, they stood in rapt attention. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The voices</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹל־</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the nobles</span><br /><span class="heb">נְגִידִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḡî·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were hushed,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶחְבָּ֑אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(neḥ·bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their tongues</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·šō·w·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stuck</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבֵֽקָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇê·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1692.htm">Strong's 1692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the roofs of their mouths.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחִכָּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥik·kām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2441.htm">Strong's 2441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Palate, roof of the mouth, gums</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-10.htm">Job 29:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-10.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:10 The voice of the nobles was hushed (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>