2 Kings 18:36

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

Psalm 38:13-14

But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

[To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.] 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 are before me.

Proverbs 9:7

He that reproves a scoffer gets for himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself injury.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you 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 your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and 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.

Bible References

Held their peace

Psalm 38:13
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opens not his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
[To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.] 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 are before me.
Proverbs 9:7
He that reproves a scoffer gets for himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself injury.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you 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 your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and tear you.