2 Kings 18:36

But the people kept silent and did not answer him a word. For the king's command was, saying, Do not answer him.

Psalm 38:13-14

But like a deaf one, I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who 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 so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.

Proverbs 9:7

One rebuking a scorner gets shame to himself; and one rebuking a wicked one gets himself a blemish.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.

Amos 5:13

So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give that which is holy to the dogs; nor 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 like a deaf one, I do not hear; and I am like a dumb one who 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 so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.
Proverbs 9:7
One rebuking a scorner gets shame to himself; and one rebuking a wicked one gets himself a blemish.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.
Amos 5:13
So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give that which is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and tear you.