Translations
Modern
The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.
Traditional
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
Literal
…the voice of the nobles was hidden, and their tongue stuck to their palate.
Latin
Vocem suam cohibebant duces, et lingua eorum gutturi suo adhærebat.
Original
Hebrew
English
The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.