Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, `Lay' thy hand upon thy mouth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] the hand upon thy mouth.

World English Bible (WEB)

"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, Or if you have thought evil, Put your hand over your mouth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth!