2 Kings 18:36

But the people held their peace and answered him not a word: for the king had commanded, saying, "Answer him not."

Psalm 38:13-14

As for me, I was like a deaf man and heard not; as one that were dumb, not opening his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."

Proverbs 9:7

Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.

Proverbs 26:4

Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;

Amos 5:13

Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend 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
As for me, I was like a deaf man and heard not; as one that were dumb, not opening his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."
Proverbs 9:7
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
Proverbs 26:4
Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;
Amos 5:13
Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.