2 Kings 18:36

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word, - for, the command of the king, it was, saying - Ye must not answer him.

Psalm 38:13-14

But, I, as one deaf, will not hear, - and as one dumb, who will not open his mouth:

Psalm 39:1

I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue, - I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.

Proverbs 9:7

He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a dullard, according to his folly, lest, even thou thyself, become like him;

Amos 5:13

Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy unto dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, - lest once they trample, them, down with their feet, and, turning, tear, 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.

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Held their peace

Psalm 38:13
But, I, as one deaf, will not hear, - and as one dumb, who will not open his mouth:
Psalm 39:1
I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue, - I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.
Proverbs 9:7
He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a dullard, according to his folly, lest, even thou thyself, become like him;
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!
Matthew 7:6
Do not give what is holy unto dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, - lest once they trample, them, down with their feet, and, turning, tear, you.