2 Kings 18:36

But the people remained silent and did not answer him a word, for the king had commanded, saying, Do not answer him.

Psalm 38:13-14

But I, as a deaf man, that heard not, and as a dumb man that did not open his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

I said, I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bit while the wicked is against me.

Proverbs 9:7

He that chastens a scorner brings shame unto himself, and he that chastens a wicked man brings himself a blot.

Proverbs 26:4

Never answer a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him.

Amos 5:13

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you.

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Summary

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Bible References

Held their peace

Psalm 38:13
But I, as a deaf man, that heard not, and as a dumb man that did not open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
I said, I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bit while the wicked is against me.
Proverbs 9:7
He that chastens a scorner brings shame unto himself, and he that chastens a wicked man brings himself a blot.
Proverbs 26:4
Never answer a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him.
Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time, for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you.