2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent, and did not answer him a word, for the king's commandment was, saying, Do not answer him.

Psalm 38:13-14

But I, as a deaf man, hear not. And I am as a mute man who opens not 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 bridle while the wicked man is before me.

Proverbs 9:7

He who corrects a scoffer gets himself reviling. And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a bruise.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like to him.

Amos 5:13

Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them by their feet, and having turn back may lacerate 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, hear not. And I am as a mute man who opens not 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 bridle while the wicked man is before me.
Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a scoffer gets himself reviling. And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a bruise.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like to him.
Amos 5:13
Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them by their feet, and having turn back may lacerate you.