2 Kings 18:36

The people kept quiet. They did as King Hezekiah told them. They did not say a word.

Psalm 38:13-14

But I am like some one deaf and speechless.

Psalm 39:1

([Psalm of David]) I said: I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue. I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle while the wicked are in my presence.

Proverbs 9:7

Correct a scoffer and get dishonor for yourself. Rebuke a wicked man and receive insults.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.

Amos 5:13

The prudent will keep silent for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give holy things to the dogs (impure persons) (false prophets) (Matthew 7:15). Do not throw your pearls before swine (the most unclean). They will trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces.

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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 am like some one deaf and speechless.
Psalm 39:1
([Psalm of David]) I said: I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue. I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle while the wicked are in my presence.
Proverbs 9:7
Correct a scoffer and get dishonor for yourself. Rebuke a wicked man and receive insults.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.
Amos 5:13
The prudent will keep silent for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give holy things to the dogs (impure persons) (false prophets) (Matthew 7:15). Do not throw your pearls before swine (the most unclean). They will trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces.