2 Kings 18:36

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Don't answer him."

Psalm 38:13-14

But I, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."

Proverbs 9:7

He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

Proverbs 26:4

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Amos 5:13

Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 7:6

"Don't give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they 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, as a deaf man, don't hear. I am as a mute man who doesn't open his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 26:4
Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
Amos 5:13
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Matthew 7:6
"Don't give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.