The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth, extending the depiction of powerful people's silence in Job's presence, suggesting that his appearance functioned like a command for quiet. The hushing of noble voices suggests that audible speech ceased in Job's presence. The tongue sticking to the roof of the mouth emphasizes physical inability or unwillingness to speak, the absolute silencing of even those with normal expectation of voice. The verse establishes that Job's presence functioned as a kind of silencing force, commanding universal attention and respect.

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