been still and # 23_ISA_42_14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, [and] refrained myself_ [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. ## I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, [and] refrained myself: [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.