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The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
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American Standard Version
The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;
Christian Standard Bible
City officials stopped talking and covered their mouths with their hands.
English Standard Version
the princes refrained from talking and laid their hand on their mouth;
New American Standard Bible
“The leaders stopped talking And put their hands on their mouths;
New International Version
the chief men refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands;
New King James Version
The princes refrained from talking, And put their hand on their mouth;
New Living Translation
The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths.
World English Bible
The princes refrained from talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.