2 Kings 18:36

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

Psalm 38:13-14

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

Psalm 39:1

To the chief Musician, even 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 is before me.

Proverbs 9:7

He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like 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 to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and 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
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
To the chief Musician, even 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 is before me.
Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like 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 to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.