2 Kings 18:36
But the people kept silent and did not answer him, for the king had commanded, “Do not answer him.”
Psalm 38:13-14
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].
Matthew 7:6
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Held their peace
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Held their peace
But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
I am like a mute man who does not open his mouth.
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.
Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].