2 Kings 18:36

And the people have kept silent, and have not answered him a word, for the command of the king is, saying, 'Do not answer him.'

Psalm 38:13-14

And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.

Psalm 39:1

To the Overseer, to Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. I have said, 'I observe my ways, Against sinning with my tongue, I keep for my mouth a curb, while the wicked is before me.'

Proverbs 9:7

The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.

Amos 5:13

Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it is.

Matthew 7:6

Ye may not give that which is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, that they may not trample them among their feet, and having turned -- may 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
And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
Psalm 39:1
To the Overseer, to Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. I have said, 'I observe my ways, Against sinning with my tongue, I keep for my mouth a curb, while the wicked is before me.'
Proverbs 9:7
The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.
Amos 5:13
Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it is.
Matthew 7:6
Ye may not give that which is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, that they may not trample them among their feet, and having turned -- may rend you.