2 Kings 18:36

But the people remained silent and did not answer with even so much as a word, because the king's order was, "Don't answer him."

Psalm 38:13-14

I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, and like the mute, who cannot open his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.

Proverbs 26:4

Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.

Amos 5:13

therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.

Matthew 7:6

"Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack 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
I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, and like the mute, who cannot open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."
Proverbs 9:7
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
Proverbs 26:4
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Amos 5:13
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
Matthew 7:6
"Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack you."

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